Brass is one of the most common alloys used in the modern production of internal elements of various parts and devices used in the national economy. Also, brass is an ideal material for the production of various decorative products, since it is quite simple to process and has excellent anti-corrosion properties.
Over time, a brass product may lose its original appearance, fade, accumulate a layer of grease and dirt on the surface. It is very simple to return the product to its former beauty - you just have to use one of the simple but effective cleaning methods.
Brass Cleaning Process
First of all, the brass product should be thoroughly washed under a stream of warm water, using soap or a mildly concentrated detergent. Sometimes, if the dirt is deeply ingrained on the surface of the product, it can be brushed with a toothbrush, using tooth powder or toothpaste as an abrasive material.
To remove more serious contaminants from the surface of a brass object, you can use a folk remedy - the so-called vinegar dough. This tool perfectly cleans brass not only from grease and dirt, but also effectively fights against oxidation of the alloy surface.
Making vinegar soap is quite simple. It is necessary to carefully mix equal parts of vinegar and water, add a little flour and knead the dough. After this, the resulting substance must be applied to the problem area and let it dry. For some time, acetic acid will react with an oxidized surface, and flour will become an excellent adsorbent.
To clean vinegar dough from the surface of a brass product, you can use a toothbrush. By the way, this tool is very effective in cleaning copper products.
