home made brass / copper polish

[A_Volpe]

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)

[M. Demetrius]

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.

[Julilla]

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