Importance of cleaning brass utensils
In Indian homes, utensils made of metals like brass, copper and bronze are used from worship to kitchen. Over time, these utensils lose their shine, leading to the appearance of dark spots, green layers and stubborn stains.
Materials needed for cleaning
To clean these utensils you will need the following things:
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2 glasses of plain water
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1 glass white vinegar
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3 to 4 tablespoons salt
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1 large lemon
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a large tub or deep pot
How to make cleaning solution
Pour 2 glasses of water into a large plastic tub. Next, add 1 glass of white vinegar and 3 to 4 tablespoons of salt. Now extract the juice of one lemon and add it to this mixture. Instead of throwing away the lemon peel, keep it aside as it will be used later.
process of soaking utensils
Now dip the blackened brass vessel in the prepared solution and leave it for 3 to 4 hours. After this, take the vessel out and see how much of the layer of dirt and oxidation has loosened.
If the stains are not completely removed, apply some salt on the lemon peel and scrub the utensil gently. Then wash the vessel with clean water and wipe it with a cotton cloth.
Use of lemon and salt for quick cleaning
If you don't have time to soak the utensils, do a quick clean using lemon and salt. Cut a lemon, sprinkle salt on its cut part and rub it gently on the vessel.
Things to keep in mind while cleaning
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Vinegar and lemon are acidic, so do not leave the pot in the solution for long.
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Do not use this method on utensils with lacquer coatings or decorative finishes.
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After cleaning the utensils, wash and dry them thoroughly.
conclusion
Thus, using lemon, salt and vinegar you can easily clean common dirt and stains from your brass utensils.