My old lamp from college started flickering after I moved it to the garage

Turns out the socket was just loose, so I tightened the terminal screws with a small screwdriver and it's been solid for a month now. Anyone know a good way to clean the old brass shade without taking the finish off?

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wrenstone7h ago

Nice save! Most people would've just chucked it and bought some ugly LED thing. For the shade, try a tiny bit of ketchup on a soft cloth, weirdly enough. The mild acid cuts through tarnish without being harsh. Just wipe it on, let it sit for a minute, then buff it off. Works on old car parts too sometimes.

taylorcarr3h ago

Gotta try that ketchup trick on my truck's old trim.