C started an Alex & Ani collection for me about a year ago, and every now and then he surprises me with a new one. I love that each bracelet comes with a special meaning; everyone’s stack tells a little story about who they are. After several months of daily wear, my brass Alex & Ani bracelets started to tarnish and leave black marks on my wrist. I was super bummed and thought they were ruined, until I learned this simple trick from a friend on Facebook. 
You’re going to need some ketchup. If you don’t have any in the fridge, take this opportunity to make a trip to Chik-fil-A for waffle fries and pick up a pack or two. I mean, any excuse for waffle fries is a good excuse, amiright? 
Cover each brass bracelet in a thin layer of ketchup, and let them sit for a minute or two on a clean cloth. Then, using another clean cloth, carefully wipe it all off. 
Quickly run the bracelets under warm water to remove any remaining ketchup and dry them completely, and voilá! Good as new. 
Update: Use this trick sparingly and pay close attention to your pieces as you clean them. While ketchup is an effective brass polisher, Alex & Ani sent me a friendly tweet to warn that it could damage the finish. So exercise a little caution. :)
@keira_lennox we admire your creativity Keira, but be careful as the ketchup can actually remove the finish http://t.co/LiD3sUhmV9.
— Alex and Ani (@alexandani) July 11, 2014
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Glossy Cleaners
WOW! Amazing! I have no idea that this is possible. I am going to try it immediately. Thank you for sharing it. I am so glad when I learnt something new. Best regards!
Vicki Watson
It is so nice that you shared this trick with us, Keira! I didn’t know how to clean my brass jewellery until I read your post. Best regards
Janice Hunter
I can`t believe my eyes! Ketchup cleaned my bracelet , too. I have tried this idea and I am really surprised. I am going to clean all my jewelries. Thank you for sharinh such an interesting method! Best regards!
Lara Tomas
What a great idea! I have a couple of brass bracelets that just need cleaning and I’ll try this way. But can I clean some silver rings with a ketchup too? Thanks for the post!
Drew
My favorite part of the directions is when you get to go get waffle fries. I have ketchup in my fridge but I’m pretty sure chick-fil-a ketchup works better. Thanks for sharing this great tip!
Charlene
I was skeptical but.this totally works!!! Thx so much for posting *)
Diamond Engagement Rings
This made me laugh! never knew something so simple could work so well! -Juliet
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This was so helpful! Thanks!
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This is a good tip for you lovelies who wear brass!
Amy
Would have never thought to use ketchup
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Carolina E.
This is so good to know and it looks like new!
hideorgochic
Wow I had no idea! Really glad I found this blog!
kaymc214
My alex & ani haven’t been looking their best- so this is super helpful! Thanks so much(:
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Wow – what a cheap and cheerful cleanser – not to mention cost-effective too.