Most pieces of decorative, modern copper are protected by a factory-applied, baked-on lacquer. Only dusting and an occasional washing with lukewarm, soapy water are needed to keep lacquered objects shiny. Never polish them.

Lacquer must be removed from eating and cooking utensils before using. To remove lacquer, place the item in 2 gallons of boiling water to which 1 cup of washing soda has been added. The lacquer will peel off.

An alternate method to remove lacquer is to rub with a cloth saturated with acetone or alcohol.

Cleaning Silver

Methods of cleaning silver should be determined by the valued placed on it-monetary...

Cleaning Glass Accessories

Glass flower vases, cruets, or carafes used to hold water, wine...

Decal Remover

To remove no-slip decals from the bathtub, saturate a cloth or sponge and squeeze hot vinegar over decals...

Disinfectant

Regular cleaning with plain soap and hot water will kill some bacteria...

Drain Cleaners and Drain Openers

Prevention. To avoid clogging drains, use a drain strainer to trap food particles and hair...

Floor Cleaners and Floor Polishes

A few drops in the cleaning water will help remove grease panicles...

Furniture Polish

The idea behind furniture polish for wood products is to absorb oil into the wood...

Cleaning Gold

Wash in lukewarm soapy water and dry with a cotton cloth...

General stains

Use according to label directions. Borax can be toxic if ingested...