1. Tips for Polishing Brass
Use Vinegar
To polish brass, dip a clean cloth in vinegar and vigorously rub it on the surface of the brass. After polishing all the surfaces of the brass, rinse it with warm water and dry it with a towel.
Use Granulated Salt
You can also use granulated salt in boiled water, add a little vinegar, and use a clean towel or dishwashing sponge to dip into the mixture. Rub vigorously on the surface of the brass, then rinse with warm water and dry.
Use Lemon
Squeeze lemon juice onto a clean towel or dishcloth and rub it directly on the brass surface. After scrubbing, rinse with warm water and dry. Lemon juice helps remove stains and maintain the shine of the brass.
Use Honey or Tomato Sauce
Apply honey or tomato sauce evenly on the surface of the brass and rub vigorously with a clean towel. Finally, rinse thoroughly with warm or cold water and pat dry.
Use All-Purpose Flour
Mix all-purpose flour (1 tablespoon), salt (2 tablespoons), and vinegar (3 tablespoons) together to create a mixture. Rub this mixture evenly on the surface of the brass. Leave it for a few minutes and then rinse with warm water to reveal the shine of the brass.
Use Kitchen Ashes
For families in rural areas, you can use kitchen ashes to scrub the brass utensils. Mix a little finely ground kitchen ash with water and scrub the brass with a damp cloth. Then wipe with warm water to clean off the kitchen ash from the brass.
2. How to Polish Copper Urns
Step 1: Clean Dirt on Copper Urns and Candlesticks
Disassemble the copper urn and candle holder into small parts if possible. Use a clean towel, preferably a new or dedicated towel for the altar, to wipe off all the dirt on the copper urn.
For candlesticks with wax patches, remove them by hand or soften and melt the wax with a hot hair dryer. Then use a light towel to clean it.
Step 2: Polish Copper Lampshades and Bases
For less tarnished copper urns, clean them with soapy water. Alternatively, dilute vinegar with water and soak the copper urn overnight. In the morning, use a clean towel to wipe it and the copper urn will appear much brighter.
Step 3: Clean the Copper Urn for the Last Time
Finally, apply honey to the copper urn and wipe it again with a clean cloth to maintain its luster. Alternatively, you can use a cana box (car polishing box) for this final step.
3. Clean Other Objects in the House
- Glass Bottles and Jars: Put a little fine sand or crushed eggshells in the bottles and jars, shake them vigorously, and then wash them with clean water to make them shine like new.
- Yellowed Items: Use kitchen ash mixed with a little water and wipe with a soft cloth to immediately clean any yellow stains. Toothpaste can also be used to remove yellow stains from glasses, cups, etc.
- Yellowed Cement Tiles: Start by washing the tiles with soap, cleaning them with a towel, and then sprinkle a little salt on the surface. Pour hot vinegar water on the tile and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it with a towel to remove the stain.
- Moss Sticks to the Tile Floor: Prepare a thick solution by mixing lime with water, similar to porridge. Brush this solution onto the moss on the brick floor, let it sit overnight, and then use a brush to scrub it off when the moss comes off.
- Black Smoked Glass Bulbs: Wipe the lamp with a cloth soaked in hot vinegar to remove the black smoke stains. Alternatively, apply a little lime water on the bulb, let it dry, and then wipe it with a cloth to clean the bulb.
- Dirty Glass Doors and Mirrors: Cut potatoes into thick slices and rub them on the glass or mirror surface. Then wipe with crumpled newspaper to make the glass doors and mirrors as beautiful as before.
Keeping the house and utensils clean and fresh is like dispelling the bad luck of the old year to welcome good luck in the new year. So, let’s clean up and polish our things to welcome Tet!
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