How do I remove rust from a copper platter?
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Simone
I bought a old gold panning platter but want to use in my rock garden, I need to get rid of some of the rust. any suggestions
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There are many products to clean copper. I would try Copper Twinkle or one of those brands first. I hope you have success....Best wishes!
If you want to use something everyone has, use ketchup and baking soda to clean the pan, or white vinegar and baking soda.
7 Simple Ways to Clean Copper - wikiHow
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Method 2. Vinegar And Salt Method. Place 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar into a large pot. Fill with water. Place the copper item into the pot. Bring to a boil and continue boiling until the tarnish comes off. Remove item. Once cooled, wash with soap in hot water. Rinse and dry. How to Get Rid of White Oxidiation on Brass Planters | Home Guides ...
Pour one-half cup of vinegar into a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix it with a spoon until it dissolves. Add flour a little at a time to form a paste. Rub the paste onto the brass planter with a clean washcloth and allow it to remain for about 10 minutes. Plants to Grow in Copper Planters | Home Guides | SF Gate
Copper planters are decorative metal containers that do not rust. Untreated copper containers do tarnish with a greenish cast, but they do not break or crack. 6 Easy Ways of Removing Rust From Metal Furniture - HomeCrux
Jul 24, 2015 - First, you need to mix baking soda with water or hydrogen peroxide (for hard rust) to prepare a thick paste. Gently apply this acid-based solution using a cleaning cloth or pad on the rustymetal surface and leave for about 15-20 minutes. Now, scrub off the area with some abrasive untilrusting particles are removed.