Caring for brass

Bastant's products in brushed, polished or burnished brass are made from pure, raw brass. In other words, this means that the brass is still a "living" material when it arrives at your home, so take good care of it - even if the brass is browned, as browning is really just an oxidation process and not a definite protection.

Pure materials and patination

All our brass products are therefore made of pure and genuine material. Something we are really proud of! With us, you will not find harmful brass lacquer or brass coating on cheap materials, but a pure natural product made from completely genuine materials. You should therefore also expect that the brass will acquire a patina over time and achieve the beautiful look of warm, glowing brass, exactly what many people strive for when they consciously go for pure brass for their home.

If you want a uniform and not too violent patina, protect your brass products from concentrated cleaning agents and soap as well as long-term contact with water, as they develop their patina most evenly with normal handling and the oxygen in the room. If you therefore use brass in, for example, your shower niche, you should expect that the patination will take place very quickly - and it should also be conscious, if you go for raw, untreated brass as a material in shower niches etc., that you like it very unique and beautiful look it will get over time.

Refreshing brass

If the brass still needs cleaning, there are various methods to "refresh" the brass. We advise against the use of harsh, chemical agents as well as abrasive or scrubbing agents and sponges and terry towels, as this can damage the brass finish. Instead, use a small amount of washing-up liquid in warm water on a soft cloth and then immediately wipe the brass with a dry tea towel or similar.

You can also take care of your brushed and burnished brass with an ordinary acid-free oil, for example vaseline oil from the hardware store or olive oil from your kitchen. This will make the brass more saturated and give it a protective surface. Use a clean, soft cloth with a good dab of oil to coat the brass completely, then use a dry tea towel to wipe off excess oil.

For our polished brass designs, a glass cleaner can do the job for you. Remember to use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the cleaner again.

You can also find other recipes for homemade cleaning products online or buy different varnishes and polishes for a major refresh. These options will always be at the customer's own risk and are not something we recommend.