Wash and dry as usual. Brass Make a paste out of lemon juice and baking soda. The paste should be the consistency of tooth paste. Rub onto brass with a soft cloth. Rinse with water.
Drain cleaner Use a plunger.
Use a flexible metal snake that can be purchased or rented. This mixture will foam. After 15 minutes flush with boiling or hot water. This mixture will not open a clogged drain but if used regularly, it will keep drains flowing freely. Fleas will jump at the light, land in the liquid and drown.