How to make aluminum look like brushed aluminum can be found in the following video.
There is a warm, friendly look to brushed aluminum as opposed to the sterile look you can get with polished aluminum.Most people think it's hard to get a brushed look.A bit of elbow grease is all it takes.
Warm water and dish soap can be used to wash your piece.Use a sponge to clean the surface.It is necessary to rinse thoroughly.