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How to Clean Oxidized Copper.

 

Exposure to air can cause your copper to oxidize and tarnish with a blue-green patina. Many common cleaners leave this patina untouched. Prep to remove oxidation by verifying the metal item is really copper and checking for the presence of lacquer. Remove the oxidation from copper with a paste made of white vinegar, salt, and flour. Prevent oxidation with a thin coat of virgin olive oil or lacquer.

 

Check for the presence of lacquer. Lacquer is frequently applied to copper to prevent tarnish. However, this can crack and cause copper to tarnish unevenly. Use a cloth to dab a little white vinegar and baking soda on an out-of-sight place on the metal. Metal that brightens is lacquer-free

 

 

Wash the copper in warm, soapy water. Mineral deposits and debris are likely contributing to the tarnished appearance of your copper. Soak copper items in warm water with a small amount of gentle dish soap for about 10 minutes. Rinse the metal with water and dry it with a microfiber cloth.

• Do not submerge copper plated items in water. Instead, use a microfiber cloth dampened with water. Add a few drops of mild dish soap. Wipe the copper clean and dry it with a fresh microfiber cloth.
• Copper plated items should not be cleaned with normal methods. Buff these items with a copper polish after wiping it clean and drying it.

 

 

Remove lacquer by boiling copper in baking soda if desired. Cracked lacquer can result in difficult to clean tarnish, which will be easier to remove after de-lacquering. Add water to a large pot in quarts (.95 L) until there is enough to completely submerge the copper. For each quart of water add a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda. Bring this to a boil and boil the copper for 30 minutes.

• Large items can be boiled in this fashion in sections. It may be easiest to use a lacquer remover or acetone to remove lacquer from large items.
• Copper will be quite hot after being boiled in baking soda. Use a pair of tongs, ladle, or spoon to remove copper from the water. Place it on a wooden cutting board or towel until cool.
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