Brass Cleaning: Natural Methods vs. Brasso

Brass Cleaning: Natural Methods vs. Brasso

Cleaning Brass with Natural Ingredients:

Materials needed:

  • White vinegar or lemon juice
  • Baking soda
  • Soft cloths or towels
  • Soft-bristled brush
  • Warm water
  • Rubber gloves

Cleaning Process:

  1. Prepare your workspace.
  2. Remove dust and debris.
  3. Create a cleaning solution (vinegar/lemon juice or baking soda).
  4. Apply the solution.
  5. Rinse and dry.
  6. Optionally, polish naturally with a clean, dry cloth.

Cleaning Brass with Brasso:

Materials needed:

  • Brasso or a similar commercial brass cleaner
  • Soft cloth or towel
  • Rubber gloves

Cleaning Process:

  1. Prepare your workspace.
  2. Apply Brasso to a soft cloth.
  3. Rub Brasso onto the brass surface.
  4. Buff and polish.
  5. Optionally, rinse with clean water and dry.
  6. Maintain your brass items regularly.

These brief guidelines should give you a quick overview of the cleaning process for both natural methods and the use of a commercial brass cleaner like Brasso.


4 comments


  • Carol

    I read copper cleans up nicely on cook pots if you set them in potato water after you cook potatoes. Wondering if this would work for brass. My brass has green corrosion on the decorative roses on the lid and hinge.


  • Bruce Adams

    I have a brass necklace with a Cross that I want to shine


  • Rlg

    My used to clean her copper clad cooking pan with vinegar and salt. Wet the copper part of the pan with the vinegar sprinkle on a fair amount of salt rub it around till bright and rents off. Nice and copper bright!!👍😃


  • Taylor

    You did not describe the solution or recipe that should be used, ie.how much white vinegar, lemon juice or baking soda should be used and how mixed and applied to bras jewelry. At least using the Brasso, I believe will come with instructions. Or is that the intent? Buy Brasso and forfeit the home remedy….


Leave a comment

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.