How to Clean Copper Utensils and Keep Them Shining

Cooking with copper utensils has numerous benefits, such as purifying the blood, boosting our immune system, helps build collagen and skin regeneration. On the other hand, copper water bottles have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, and it is best for gut health. Beyond its uses, it is a great task to maintain the shine of the copper utensils as they get tarnished over time. You may get used to cleaning your copper utensils using the normal dishwashing liquid to remove the dirt and oil. However, to make your copper utensils shine as new, it is wise to use Fressho’s Copper & Brass Cleaner.

Why Do Copper Utensils Tarnish Over Time?

Beyond its uses, copper easily gets tarnished when it reacts with the oxygen in the air to form copper oxide. This chemical reaction is called oxidation. Later, the copper oxide reacts with carbon dioxide and water molecules in the air. This causes a blue-green patina layer formation on the layer of the copper utensils.

How to Clean Copper Utensils with Fressho Liquid

1. Spray the Fressho cleaning liquid on your copper utensil.

2. Scrub the utensil using a scrubber or soft brush.

3. Rinse it with clean water or wipe it with a wet cloth.

4. Dry the utensil using a clean microfibre cloth. You can notice the shine on the copper utensil after cleaning.

You can use the same procedure to clean the pooja items made of copper or brass.

How to Use Home Ingredients to Clean the Copper Utensils

Like the cleaning liquid, there are other effective home ingredients that will also help you clean the copper utensils. These ingredients will help you reduce the oxidization and tarnish of your copper utensils.

1. Lemon and Salt

It is a traditional way to use lemon and salt to clean the copper utensils. Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle some salt on it. Now, scrub your copper utensils with the lemon to remove the tarnish. Wash the utensil with water and dry it with a tidy cloth.

2. Vinegar and Salt

If the tarnish stains were harder on your copper utensil, you could use Vinegar and Salt to get rid of the stain and bring back the shine. Mix salt in distilled vinegar to make a paste and apply it to the copper utensil. Let it sit for a few minutes to work effectively on the stain. Scrub the utensil gently and rinse it with water. Dry your copper utensil thoroughly to prevent oxidation.

3. Tamarind Paste

Another effective natural cleaning agent is tamarind. It helps you tarnish off your copper utensil. Mix a Tamarind paste by soaking it in the water. Scrub your copper utensil using the Tamarind pulp and rinse it with water. Dry your utensils and notice the shine.

4. Baking Soda and Lemon Juice

Baking soda is one of the effective cleaning agents that works wonderfully on tough stains when mixed with lemon. Take a cup of baking soda and squeeze a lemon to make a paste. Apply the paste on your copper utensils and leave it for a few minutes to dissolve the tarnish. Wash the utensils with water and dry them with a dry cloth.

5. Tooth Paste

Non-gel toothpaste can work on tarnished metals such as copper, silver, etc. Apply a small amount of non-gel toothpaste on the tarnished area of the copper utensil and rub it with a soft scrubber. Rinse the utensils with clean water until the grease of the toothpaste is gone, and dry them with a clean cloth. Avoid placing it in the sunlight for drying.

6. Ketchup and Salt

Ketchup is an easy and effective solution to remove the tarnish from copper and brass metalware. Spread a little amount of ketchup and sprinkle some salt on it. Use a soft scrubber to scrub the stain, and wash it with water. Dry the utensils thoroughly.

Note – Ensure not to use abrasive cleaning tools and strong chemicals, as they will damage the surface of the utensils.

Copper utensils are beneficial, durable, safe, and elegant. It is easy to maintain the shine of your old copper utensils without messing up their texture with an effective cleaner. While natural cleaning agents work well, Fressho liquid offers a highly effective solution to restore and maintain the shine of your copper utensils. After cleaning, dry it with a dry cloth and apply a very small amount of oil to protect it from oxidation. With regular maintenance, you can avoid the blue-green patina on copper utensils.