Homemade Copper Cleaner
This easy homemade copper cleaner uses salt, flour and white vinegar to remove tarnish from unfinished copper. Mix it into a paste, rub gently, rinse and buff dry.
Servings: 0.75 cup
Equipment
- Soft cleaning cloth
- Clean cloth for drying
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons table salt
- 6 tablespoons flour
- White vinegar as needed
Instructions
- Mix the salt and flour.
- Add white vinegar a little at a time until you have a thick, spreadable paste.
- Test the cleaner on an inconspicuous area of unfinished copper.
- Apply with a soft cloth and rub gently to remove tarnish.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Buff dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Notes
For unfinished copper only. Do not use on lacquered, varnished or otherwise coated copper unless the manufacturer recommends this cleaning method. Always test first in an inconspicuous area. Rub gently, rinse thoroughly with clean water and buff dry with a soft cloth.
