Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of white distilled vinegar and stir in flour until it becomes a paste. Apply paste to brass, copper or pewter and let it stand for about 15 minutes. Rinse with clean warm water and polish until dry.
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Diluted white vinegar can help freshen many washable household surfaces. Always check the manufacturer’s care instructions first—and never use vinegar