About Brasso
Brasso is one of Britain's most iconic household brands, trusted for over 100 years to polish and protect metal surfaces. Originating in Britain in 1905 as part of Reckitt & Sons, Brasso revolutionised metal cleaning by introducing a liquid polish that replaced traditional paste-style products, quickly becoming the nation's go-to solution for brass, copper, chrome, and stainless steel. The brand has a fascinating history rooted in international innovation. When Reckitt's senior traveller W. H. Slack visited the company's Australian branch, he discovered effective metal polishes in use there. Samples from Australian and US producers were analysed by Reckitt's chemists, leading to the development of the Brasso formula. By 1920, Brasso was being sold to railways, hospitals, hotels, and large shops, with household distribution following soon after. Remarkably, Brasso has undergone very few changes in either composition or package design over the past century. Its distinctive can design has become a collector's item, representing classic British advertising. The brand is now owned by Reckitt Benckiser (formed from the 1999 merger of Reckitt & Colman and Benckiser N.V.), one of the world's largest household cleaning product manufacturers. UK shoppers can find Brasso Metal Polish Wadding at supermarkets including Morrisons and Asda. The impregnated wadding format remains popular in the UK for convenient application. Use Grocefully to compare Brasso prices and find the best deals on this heritage British cleaning brand.
