Keep your copper bright and shiny with our step-by-step guide.
As withbrass, copper wear and tear often happens due to oxidization.
Thankfully, your products at home will be much simpler to restore than Lady Liberty.
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To keep your copper at its best, you should remove the tarnish.
Sarah McAllisteris the founder of GoCleanCo and House Work.
Tackle sealed copper with a warm, wet dishcloth and dish soap.
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How do you know what youve got?
A copper sink is usually unsealed because its constantly in contact with water," says McAllister.
“A copper pot, on the other hand, is usually shiny and sealed.
Looking for shine is the easiest way to check for a seal.
Our favorite thing to use isBar Keepers Friend, says McAllister.
For smaller items that need polishing, youll need a paste to apply to the item.
Take a look at our steps to success, and put your copper-cleaning project on the front burner.
With the aid of a toothbrush, you are on the right track.
Keep at it until the copper is restored.
The most important thing here is removing all of the cleaning product before you move to drying.
Another option for a lemon-based paste is combining lemon juice, salt, and cornmeal.
Spread, let sit, and clean off with warm water and a soft cloth.
Nearly any will do.
Even ketchup, tomato juice, or spaghetti sauce can do the trick in polishing copper.
There are a few ways to apply vinegar when you are attempting to keep your copper in shape.
Read on to discover how even the toughest patina can be addressed.
These tricks will mean less cleaning and scrubbing in the long run.
McAllister is careful to warn her clients that a piece must be bone dry before moving to this step.
Imagine that the metal is drinking up the oilit needs that time to dry so that drink well.
Prolonged sun exposure and moisture can speed up tarnishing.
