One for the bleach babes.

[Libra Gran]

My fire surround and other parts are imitation brass, need to know the best way to get the tarnish off and make it shiny again.

[Oma]

To be honest Libra it's so long ago since I cleaned any kind of brass but I'm sure I once used baby oil to get dirt off gently and then warm soapy water to wash oil off , but as I say so long ago I may be wrong

[aggie]

What is it made of ? If it is brass looking is it plastic?

[Nanto2girls]

if it's imitation brass as you say, I think I would just use a solution of water and washing up liquid, dry it then buff it up. If possible, I would try it first,where it can't be seen.

[Clover]

Perhaps you could try an inconspicuous area with Brasso.

[Daisy]

LG - why do you want it shiny again? It will only tarnish again and then you will have a job for life.

[Oma]

I think if it's not full brass Brasso will take the top off it Clover , I agree try somewhere it can't be seen like the back maybe

[Libra Gran]

Ladies I avoided brasso, I just used white vinegar,lemon juice and bicarb as a scourer. Came up okay,not gleaming but much better.

[Gemini]

Hmmm, I have no idea. Maybe Googling will provide the answer?

[Libra Gran]

I did google Gem, thats where the vinegar etc idea came from.

[Gemini]

Aha!
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[Mimi]

I'm so sorry, I appear to have come here by mistake.
This is not a tread for a member of the MT appreciation society. Bye

[Plantaholic]

White vinegar is often recommended for cleaning.

[Gemini]

LOL, mimi, off you go

[Shemadee]

Did read somewhere that brown sauce is good for cleaning brass. Do wonder who decides to try something like this in the first place.