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Quick Tip: How to Clean Brass Jewelry

07/10/2014

A Pretty Penny - How to Clean Brass Alex & Ani Bracelets 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. A Pretty Penny - How to Clean Brass Alex & Ani Bracelets 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? A Pretty Penny - How to Clean Brass Alex & Ani Bracelets - BEFORE 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. A Pretty Penny - How to Clean Brass Alex & Ani Bracelets Quickly run the bracelets under warm water to remove any remaining ketchup and dry them completely, and voilá! Good as new. A Pretty Penny - How to Clean Brass Alex & Ani Bracelets - AFTER 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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    03/24/2017

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  • Glossy Cleaners
    12/01/2015

    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!

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  • Vicki Watson
    11/19/2015

    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

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  • Janice Hunter
    10/27/2015

    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!

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  • Lara Tomas
    06/11/2015

    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!

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  • Drew
    06/02/2015

    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!

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  • Charlene
    11/20/2014

    I was skeptical but.this totally works!!! Thx so much for posting *)

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  • Diamond Engagement Rings
    09/25/2014

    This made me laugh! never knew something so simple could work so well! -Juliet

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  • smithkassidy
    07/19/2014

    This was so helpful! Thanks!

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  • demsy24
    07/17/2014

    Reblogged this on infomarkets and commented:
    LETS TAKE A LOOK A THIS

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  • moonlightchai
    07/14/2014

    Love Alex and Ani! Who would have thought ketchup? Interesting read!
    moonlightchai.com

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  • largerfeldenthusiast
    07/13/2014

    hey i love your blog please could you check my new one out- largerfeldentusiast.wordpress.com thankyou x

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  • indiemistress
    07/11/2014

    This is perfect for me. THANK YOU!

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  • Party Planning in Stilettos
    07/11/2014

    wow this is great! thanks! http://www.partyplanninginstilettos.com

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  • yourfairygodmother
    07/11/2014

    Reblogged this on Your Fairy Godmother and commented:
    This is a good tip for you lovelies who wear brass!

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  • Amy
    07/11/2014

    Would have never thought to use ketchup

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  • maddieb
    07/11/2014

    so useful thank you! check out my blog http://www.madeleineb.com

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  • thefashionistile
    07/11/2014

    beautiful article… :-) follow me in my blog!!!

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  • Carolina E.
    07/10/2014

    This is so good to know and it looks like new!

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  • hideorgochic
    07/10/2014

    Wow I had no idea! Really glad I found this blog!

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  • kaymc214
    07/10/2014

    My alex & ani haven’t been looking their best- so this is super helpful! Thanks so much(:

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  • Simply Splendid Victorian Afternoon Teas
    07/10/2014

    Wow – what a cheap and cheerful cleanser – not to mention cost-effective too.

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