Brass and Copper Polish, Brasso

Product Description

Brasso Brass, Copper, and Metal Polish wipes away tarnish on most metals quickly and easily, leaving a brilliant shine. Use it on metal furniture, lamps, door handles, chrome and stainless steel trim, appliances, carpet rods, copper-bottom cookware, steel sinks, and more. Make your copper and brass look bright and new again. Clean, polish, and protect in one simple step and keep tarnish away.

Key Features:

• Used in households since 1905.
• Apply to door knobs, locks, nameplates, copper pots and pans, light fixtures, and much more!
• Handy liquid that will keep your metals shining.
• Cleans, polishes, and protects brass, pewter, chrome, copper, and stainless steel.
• Leaves a smooth, polished surface and a brilliant shine.

What you can clean:
This polish is formulated to clean and polish copper & brass lamps, candlesticks, chandeliers, picture frames, planters, cups, bowls, tea kettles, chrome, most metal surfaces, stainless steel, copper pans, and more.

Packaging:
Brasso metal polish is packed in 8-ounce bottles sold individually or 8 bottles per case.

More Info:

Brass: True brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It tends to oxidize (tarnish) quickly when exposed to air, which is a major reason why most brass is given a clear coating of lacquer to prevent this condition.
Polishing: One of the best tools which provides just the right amount of oil onto metal is a “yellow” treated dust cloth. Wipe down brass with this cloth and then buff it dry with a soft, cotton cloth or MicroFiber wipe. This trace amount of oil in the cloth should not smear or discolor, especially after buffing.

History:
Brasso has been in use for over 110 years, originating in Britain in 1905 after a representative from the company Reckitt and Sons brought a sample of liquid metal polish from Australia. The polish grew in popularity in England, eventually replacing the previous paste-style polishes. It has undergone very few changes in both composition and package design over the past century. Cans are often collected as a typical example of classic British advertising design.

Directions:

Brasso works by dissolution and abrasion, forming ammonia complexes with the tarnishing material, which its abrasive additive then removes more easily than it would the pure tarnish. A water-soluble oil then fills in the micro scratches to prevent them from immediately beginning to oxidize.