cleaning_brass
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cleaning_brass [2025.07.12 09:49] – created Steve Isenberg | cleaning_brass [2025.07.12 09:51] (current) – Steve Isenberg | ||
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* Cotton swabs for crevices | * Cotton swabs for crevices | ||
- | **Steps**: | + | ===Steps=== |
- Mix lemon juice and baking soda into a paste. | - Mix lemon juice and baking soda into a paste. | ||
- Apply the paste to affected areas with a cloth. | - Apply the paste to affected areas with a cloth. | ||
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* MAAS Metal Polish | * MAAS Metal Polish | ||
- | **Steps**: | + | ===Steps=== |
- Apply a small amount of polish with a soft cloth. | - Apply a small amount of polish with a soft cloth. | ||
- Rub in gentle, circular motions. | - Rub in gentle, circular motions. | ||
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- Buff with a dry microfiber towel. | - Buff with a dry microfiber towel. | ||
- | > **Note**: Test in a small hidden area first to avoid damaging lacquered finishes. | + | **Note**: Test in a small hidden area first to avoid damaging lacquered finishes. |
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* **Good for**: Heavy verdigris or corrosion from outdoor exposure | * **Good for**: Heavy verdigris or corrosion from outdoor exposure | ||
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- Mix white vinegar and salt into a thick paste. | - Mix white vinegar and salt into a thick paste. | ||
- Apply the paste to the corroded brass. | - Apply the paste to the corroded brass. | ||
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* **Wipe it down** after each use to remove oils and moisture. | * **Wipe it down** after each use to remove oils and moisture. | ||
* **Apply a protective coating**: | * **Apply a protective coating**: | ||
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* **Handle with gloves** or wipe fingerprints promptly—natural skin oils promote tarnish. | * **Handle with gloves** or wipe fingerprints promptly—natural skin oils promote tarnish. | ||
cleaning_brass.txt · Last modified: by Steve Isenberg