2007-01-25 12:24:29 · 14 answers · asked by mark 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
if they are collector coins or old coins that have any sentimental or monetary value, I suggest soaking them for a few days in simple olive oil..wrap them in a paper towel , place them in a plastic container, pour the oil over them, seal the container and soak..it might take up to a week, but there will be absolutly no damage to any aspect of the coin..
( Only use a pure olive oil, it is a bit more expensive, but worth its weight in gold for the task you are using it for..you do not need alot..just enough to completly cover the coin/bottom of container...)
As for the container..I was advised to use an empty plastic film container..you know, the ones that are used to package unopened rolls of camera film...
DO NOT use coke, vinegar, toothpaste, jewelry cleaner or anything acidic. NO Cleaners or CHEMICALS....
2007-01-25 12:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fairway stuff is probable rust. i'm not sure if catsup works for rust, whether it truly works truly properly on tarnish because of the acid from the tomatoes. basically placed the money interior the catsup, being particular that each is punctiliously coated and then enable it sit down for 15-half-hour, then basically wash them off. particularly circumstances think ofyou've have been given to attend longer. There are additionally many metallic polishes on the industry which will paintings. If the money are silver, which skill in the event that they are minted earlier 1964, you ought to use silver polish. wish this became effective.
2016-11-27 19:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brasso - Can be found in your supermarket, or hardware store. Cleans everything from coins to jewelry.
2007-01-25 12:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by inlovew/princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pour some coke into a bowl and put the coins and let them sit. I heard this works.
2007-01-25 12:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are valuable coins then do not clean them unless you are an expert.
For anything else try Brasso.
2007-01-25 12:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coca-cola,
2007-01-25 12:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by sm177y 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
baking soda works but cleaning decreases value as with most collectibles
2007-01-25 12:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by furmanator1957 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think some vinegar might do the trick
2007-01-25 12:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by arcomart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar and salt in a jar.
2007-01-25 13:29:11 · answer #9 · answered by heartsonfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tooth paste works great.
2007-01-25 12:32:58 · answer #10 · answered by TJTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋