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, ...

Question: I inherited a set of fireplace tools that are badly tarnished because they were stored in a damp garage for a long time. We believe they are brass. They have an indentation along the surface ...

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.

Ever clean brass or silver only to end up with tarnish smeared all over your clothing, furniture or carpet? You’re not the only one! TODAY Home asked cleaning professionals how they handle those ...

Cleaning brass does not always require harsh chemicals or specialized products. In fact, all you need are two common kitchen staples to effectively restore the beautiful shine of any brass item you ...

If you live in an old house or collect old things, you know that years of use give hardware a lived-in look that can be very elegant. Handles and drawer pulls darken over time, along with vintage ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: You published a “recipe” for removing tarnish from brass. I failed to cut it out and now, of course, I need it. Would you please reprint it? — Beth Fairleigh, Scottsdale, Ariz.Dear Beth: ...