Brass jewelry, cookware, or home décor requires special care to keep it clean from tarnish and maintain its shine or patina. Brass becomes tarnished when exposed to air and moisture, and over time, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." It's possible to restore tarnished brass to like-new condition, but you have to keep a couple of ...

It's possible to restore tarnished brass to like-new condition, but you have to keep a couple of things in mind. For starters, you'll want to be careful not to use coarse abrasives or harsh chemicals ...

Q: I hope you can help me. I have original brass handles on our dresser. But now they have become tarnished and discoloured, very dark. Is there any way in which to return them to the original brass ...

Dear James: My brass kitchen faucet works, but after only two years, the finish is tarnished. How do I install a new one and what types are tarnish-resistant? — Tea S. Dear Tea: Try cleaning the ...

Indian households' Kansa and Peetal utensils tarnish due to grease and dirt. Restore shine with simple techniques like lemon juice paste, vinegar-salt solution, tomato ketchup, and lemon-salt scrub.

Made from a combination of zinc and copper, brass is an ancient and popular metal found in cookware, jewelry, musical instruments (brass band, anyone?), and home decorative objects. If your house is ...

If your silver has lost its gleam and you're in a pinch, try ketchup. We explain how to use ketchup to strip away grime and revive tarnished silver.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Most of us have some brass pieces in and around our homes, such as cabinet hardware, door hinges, ...