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Old 07-26-2003, 08:37 PM
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Hello all. I just got done with a party and I used small copper pots for the dips and sauces but when I came home to clean them, I cleaned them and noticed black spots and streaks on one of them but I don't know how to get them out.

I know copper needs to be cleaned and treated a special way but I am not sure how.

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Old 07-27-2003, 06:32 PM
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dear isaac,
did you try ketchup? i know it can take yrs. of tarnish off the bottom of my mom's old pans.
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Old 07-27-2003, 11:17 PM
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lemon dipped in fine salt rubbed on copper works too. as does water and cream of tartar.
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Hi There,
I make a paste of Malt Vinegar and Baking Soda and rub on the copper it comes up a treat.
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