does bleach ruin metal?

Question

I have a cup that is important to me but it smells really bad, dont know why, i think i washed it with a dirty sponge. How do i fix it? its metal or silver plated on the inside, will letting it sit with bleach ruin it?

Answer 1

Yes, Bleach is a very strong oxidizer and will cause almost any metal to oxideze. I recommend really hot water and brush it with toothpaste.

Answer 2

Bleach On Metal

Answer 3

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does bleach ruin metal?
I have a cup that is important to me but it smells really bad, dont know why, i think i washed it with a dirty sponge. How do i fix it? its metal or silver plated on the inside, will letting it sit with bleach ruin it?

Answer 4

Is Bleach Corrosive

Answer 5

If it is silver plate then I wouldn't use bleach unless you just use a little bit. Definitely not full strength. Just use really hot water and soap and it that doesn't work then use a small diluted amount of bleach. Bleach wouldn't necessarily damage ordinary household metals, but I wouldn't trust it on silver plate.
Good Luck

Answer 6

Bleach is corrosive to metal if allowed to sit for a long period. You could wash it in a hot bleach water and take it out immediately and rinse and dry the cup. That will not harm it and should get rid of the smell .

Answer 7

I managed to reduce the corrosion greatly. The stuff I bought at the hardware store is called CLR Metal Cleaner. First I used vinegar mixed with baking soda which took off a lot of it but this stuff helped even more. Whew!

Answer 8

Yes bleach will turn the discolor/tarnish the silver

Answer 9

yep it will discolor it, wash it out with backing soda, or bleach water mix don,t let it sit, or soak in it,