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How do I clean heavily tarnished antique brass knobs and handles?

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fIRST BOIL IN SOLUTION OF HOT WATER AND BAKING SODA, THIS WILL REMOVE ABRASIVES, THEN CLEAN WITH A HIGH QUALITY BRASS CLEANER!

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