How To Clean Old Brass Cabinet Hardware

Avoid applying the cleanser directly on the surface of your furniture hardware hinges handles or knobs.

How to clean old brass cabinet hardware. Once a month use a mild polish to shine up the copper or brass fixtures in your living space. Rinse the rag wring it out and wipe the. Next I took an old cloth that was a little damp and rubbed it around the hardware.

Dip a clean cloth or sponge in hot soapy water then scrub the brass hinge. Apply a thin patina of ketchup marinara sauce or tomato paste to the brass hinge using a paper towel or hand cloth. I dont normally measure but I would say approximately a half a cup worth.

Next drop your hardware into a pot on the stove with water. Buff the hardware with a clean rag. For pulls with a lot of rust use a toothbrush to get the Brasso into the small crevices and knock off the rust.

Another option is to make a paste of equal parts salt flour and white vinegar. Tips for using Brasso. Wipe the cabinet hardware with the soapy rag.

Squirt a little bit of Brasso onto a cloth rag. Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water. Add your baking soda to the pot of water and hardware.

These pieces had some nooks and crannies so I took an old toothbrush to really get into those. All you need is warm water and mild dish soap. And before you get started on polishing always wash the brass before polishing it.