RomanArmyTalk

I just recently came across a list online for using 'household items' in various applications,
And I came across this entry for table salt:

13. Shine brass and copper. Make a paste of a few tablespoons of white vinegar with equal parts salt and flour. Apply with a soft cloth, rinse, and dry.

Anyone hear of this, and/or tried it?

Could be a nice, 'organic' polish compound to use that could feasibly been used in Roman times, as I think all of these ingredients existed; instead of using modern chemicals like Brasso and Nevr-Dull (not to say we can't use these, as they work great, but as another option)

I'll give that a try, along with wood ashes, which some say work, too. A few projects ahead of now, I'm planning some test strips for different purposes, including polish.

I've used this recipe with cornmeal instead of flour (it's gently abrasive), and it's quite effective.