My wooden spoons, and my playground bell are getting lots more use at the moment because of these activities [Bob even brought out the little Gospel Bell to ring last Thursday]. My treen [small wooden domestic objects] is looking dull and dry, and my brassware has lost its lustre. Out with the big tin of Brasso [1 litre for £6 - which is a massive saving over little tins] and the jar of Spoon Butter which Liz made for me a while back [recipe here, thanks Liz]
It only took about half an hour, and everything is looking much happier now.
I know the National Trust properties polish their brassware just once a year
Have you done any extra polishing in the last few weeks?
Interesting to read about the N.T. I think you may have inspired me to do some polishing.
ReplyDeleteIs brasso unavailable, you can use brown sauce [or a mixture of bicarb&lemon juice] but do rinse really well afterwards in soapy water - any residual acids may damage the metal.
DeleteNope, not done any polishing! Not sure I have much to actually polish though!
ReplyDeleteDon't you have to clean and polish musical instruments occasionally?
DeleteNo! I should maybe polish my flute with the silver cloth but I don't! My viola doesn't polished either- I would worry about damaging the varnish!
DeleteI was very interested to read about the Gospel Bell.
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't done much polishing, lately. I do have a small container of Brasso that was bought a long time ago, but, these days, I use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to polish the brass (and, yes, rinse well and dry, afterwards).