How To Clean Old Brass Candlesticks

Simply rub a thin coat onto the brass let sit for an hour or so and then clean the piece with hot soapy water.

How to clean old brass candlesticks. Since the method is simply to wipe the item with a cloth dipped in soapy water made with just a mild soap it can work for any size item. I grabbed a can of tomato sauce and added some water. To clean an antique copper piece and preserve the tarnish use the methods in this article.

Wipe the candlestick clean with a towel or cloth to get rid of the rest. If the magnet sticks the candlestick is not brass or is skimpily brass-plated. Turn the candlestick over.

I let the candle sticks soak for about 15 mins or so. To clean brass candlesticks with lemon and baking soda first mix three tablespoons of lemon juice with two teaspoons of baking soda to create a paste. The larger ones I decided to pour the tomato juice in a pitcher so the candle stick.

You can use an old toothbrush to clean out the nooks and crannies in the brass. If by chance theres some residue left then you may have a choice of cold or hot. For example brass is used in belt buckles door hinges door handles candlesticks picture frames idols figurines cookware etc.

But there is a catch it can get dirty very soon and look slacky when not cleaned once in a while. For the cold method you can try freezing the wax until it chips off easily. Those brass candlesticks all shiny and new may not look so nice after burning a candle or two in them.

Then like the ketchup method wipe off. Hey thank you for watching hope this helps. Vintage brass items are one of my all time favorite stylingcollecting items.