Brass and copper utensils are old? Just do new like lemon and salt like shiny:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Kitchen Tips: Older copper and brass utensils often turn black and lose their brightness, especially when they are not used regularly or maintained properly. Cleaning these utensils sometimes seems to be a difficult task, but some home remedies are such that you can brighten them again. This method is not only easy and economical, but will not cause any harm to your utensils. These prescriptions of grandmother and grandmother prove to be very effective.

Let’s know some domestic and effective ways to clean old copper and brass utensils:

1. Lemon and salt: It is one of the most effective and popular methods.
   • First, cut a lemon from the middle.
   • Now sprinkle a little salt on half of the chopped lemon.
   • Rub this lemon directly on the black lying or stained part of the pot.
   • You will see that the utensils will start shining in a short time.
   • After rubbing a few minutes, wash the pot thoroughly with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
   • Salt forms a kind of acid with lemon which helps in removing the oxide layer.
2. Vinegar and salt or baking soda: This method is also very effective.
   • Mix equal amount of vinegar (vinegar) and salt in a bowl (or can use baking soda instead of salt).
   • Apply this mixture directly on the pot and leave it for a while (about 5-10 minutes).
   • Now rub the pot with a soft cloth or sponge lightly.
   • Blackness and stains will start disappearing.
   • Wash and wipe it well.
3. Tamarind: Tamarind also contains natural acid which helps to clean copper and brass.
   • Soak a little tamarind in water and soften it.
   • Mash tamarind and make a thick paste.
   • Apply this paste on the pot and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
   • Now rub it slowly with a sponge or scrubber.
   • Wash and dry it with lukewarm water.
4. Tomato ketchup/sauce: It may sound a bit strange to hear this, but the acid present in tomatoes also acts amazing.
   • Take a little tomato ketchup or sauce and apply it well on black utensils.
   • Leave it for about 15-20 minutes.
   • Next, rub it with a soft cloth or sponge and wash it.

These easy and home remedies will brighten your copper and brass utensils again. After cleaning, do not forget to wipe them immediately with a dry cloth so that there is no water marks.