Remember those old brass candlesticks I found tucked away
in the garage.
I initially thought I would just leave them looking tarnished and aged,
but the more I looked at them, I thought they could use
a good polishing!
Did you know that Bar Keepers Friend is a beautiful and somewhat
easy way to restore brass to looking new again?
Using a soft towel or cloth, pour dabs of Bar Keepers Friend onto the cloth
and rub the brass gently until the tarnish has rubbed off.
Yes Ma'am, it's just that easy and I am loving the new look!
How many times have you passed up a old tarnished Brass piece
in an Estate Sale because it looked old and dingy?
I love, love. love them!
So many fond memories these candlesticks bring back....
I am so glad I kept them!
Things you have had a long time mean something....
they hold treasured memories of special times.....
they hold treasured memories of special times.....
I love Barkeeper's Friend for my stainless steel sink, and its great at getting fork marks off of white plates and bowls. Is this a special formulation for brass?
ReplyDeleteHi Deanna...no this is the regular formula....a friend of mine told me about this tip....it worked like a charm!
DeleteBetsy, I have a lot of silver pieces that need cleaning. It's a chore...but oh once it's done, I love the sparkle. I used to collect brass candlesticks, sold them in a yard sale before moving here. I love the way you have decorated the mantle. So pretty. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Susie...I polish the silver for Christmas and love doing that chore once a year just as I did with Mother....hugs from me to you!
DeleteI did not know about Bark Keepers friend for brass! Thank you for the tip! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth...I'm not sure if this was meant for brass, but it worked beautifully...these are very old candlesticks and I loved the new look it gave to something very worn looking. Have a great week love!
DeleteHi Betsy,
ReplyDeleteI love your blue and white bunny mug -- would love to have one of those! :D I have some brass candlesticks almost identical to yours that my mother-in-law gave me years ago. I think I used them on my table at Christmas this year. Yours are lovely.
I'm so glad you told us about the Barkeeper's Friend for polishing brass; I never knew about that. I've always used Brasso and it works well. I need to re-polish the sconces on my dining room wall so they'll be gleaming again. Little things like that really make a difference in our homes, don't they?
I agree with you about our old family pieces; they really are treasures and, in a small way, keep us connected with those precious family members who passed them along to us. Have a great day, Betsy!!
Big hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Hi Denise! I always used Brasso too but never cared for the smell. Thank you for your visit and sweet words. Brass would go beautifully in your home...you always create the most beautiful tablescapes! Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
DeleteGreat tip! I use Bar Keeper’s Friend on my white enamel sink, but now I may shine up some brass. I have my great-great grandparents’ candlestick carrier...the early version of a flashlight I guess. Your candlesticks look beautiful on your mantel and your Valentine header is beautiful as all your headers are.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to polish a white enamel sink Vee....thank you so much for stopping by today and have a wonderful weekend! Hugs from Texas!
DeleteI love Bar Keepers Friend for removing all kinds of marks on vintage kitchen items, But I never thought to try it on my mother's brass candlesticks. I prefer them tarnished for autumn, but polished for the other seasons. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI think a bit tarnished for Autumn would be lovely Mary....I'll remember that tip! Warm hugs!
DeleteGood ole Bar Keeper's Friend! Your candlesticks turned out beautifully. I use it to polish the copper bottom pans. BKF also makes a spray cleaner and a toilet bowl cleaner. Made right here in Indianapolis!
ReplyDeleteHello Donna in Indianapolis! How wonderful that you took time to visit me and leave a comment....I love it! Hugs from Texas
DeleteBar Keepers Friend is a must for me, i accidentally turned a burner on a pan with nothing in it last week, when I found it the bottom was black, I almost threw it out, but decided to use Bar Keepers, it came out spotless.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right the things we have had hold special memories,
Happy Valentine's Day
Sue
Hi Sue....fantastic that you saved that pan! It's funny how many things that we find this product works well with! Happy Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteSuch a difference! Thanks for sharing this, we have a lot of brass items in our home that could do with some TLC.
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