Ruined Brass Parts or Did I

[Alto Mare]

I like to separate mine, I usually soak the plates by themselves, same with the rings and brass parts.
No need for you to soak for two days all the time, only when its needed.
At times you'll get away with a couple of hours of soaking. I happen to be doing some this morning, these soaked for just two hours, my wife came down and asked  me to move it, so she could do the clothes.

Here are two of the brushes I've mentioned, the soft brass on metal parts and nylon on plastic parts.

This ss basket comes handy, I have it sitting under the faucet. I place the soaked parts there and run hot water to rinse.

The basket was Harry's idea (  reelrepair123 ) he actually sent it to me. Thanks again Harry, it really helps.

Sal

[CaptainRMF]

OK Sal, that's what I was thinking. Thanks. Almost have the same tools. Brass brush for metals and toothbrush for plastics. Borrowed some kitchen tools for the rinse cycle. So far they haven't been missed. Richy