Brass: Use regular white toothpaste. Shirley Myers, SC
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To get brass shiny, clean it with ketchup and a soft cloth. It brings the shine right out. Jaime, WI
Copper: Want to shine up your old copper and brass lamps or decorative pieces? Put it in the sink, spray with Kaboom!, let it set for a few seconds, then rinse and wipe dry. It will be pretty and shiny again. Extremely dirty pieces may need a second spraying. Karen Rein, OK
Copper-bottomed pots: Make a paste of salt and vinegar and rub it on, then wash off with warm water. Susan Carter
Gemstone Jewelry: Vodka and a toothbrush! Hank
Jewelry: Use toothpaste and an old toothbrush and brush the item until clean, then rinse with cold water and wipe with dry cloth. Lorna Cowan, MS
Do not use ammonia on gold or any other jewelry, it crystallizes the metal and makes it more prone to crack/break. Especially on prongs. T Jones, MI
Stainless Steel: To remove water spots on stainless steel, rub the area with a clean, soft cloth dampened with white vinegar. Then wipe dry to avoid spots. To clean your stainless steel sink use automatic dishwashing powder. Sandra, GA
Sterling Silver: Polish sterling silver in a pinch by using any non-gel toothpaste. Simply cover the sterling with a coat of toothpaste, buff and polish. Your sterling will shine beautifully! Cate, CT
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You can clean sterling silver with cigarette ashes and water. Rub on the ashes and rinse them off. It will take the tarnish off. Brandy, NY
