A dedicated treasure hunter is certain to be highly excited about finding buried gold or silver coins.
Though it is highly recommended to avoid attempting to start cleaning antique coins as soon as they are unearthed. Poorly cleaned coins are certain to mean the fragile surface is damaged. Nonetheless, there are some great reasons for cleaning the common coins or objects dug up to include in a personal collection. Cleaning freshly discovered coins isn’t likely to be a difficult process. Making use of everyday items in the kitchen is certain to be highly beneficial.
Below are some of the most effective home remedies for cleaning coins:
Baking Soda (Solution)
A baking soda solution is certain to help with cleaning the silver coins. Instructions for use: Pour 1-gallon of water, ½ cup of liquid soap, ¼ cup salt, and ¼ cup of baking soda in a suitable sized aluminum pot. Add in the dirty coins to the pot and heat the solution until boiling. Lift the pot from the stovetop and leave to cool for 20 to 25 minutes. Clean off the solution using clean water and place on a flat surface to dry. Extra assistance for the discolored coins is achieved by using the paste-based baking soda treatment.
Baking Soda (Paste)
A baking soda based-paste is created using 1 or 2 tablespoons of baking soda and water (provide enough water to produce toothpaste like consistency). A coin is easily shinned by rubbing the baking soda on each side of the coin. Once a coin starts to shine the paste can be rinsed off using clean water. Baking soda paste is perfect for all types of coins.
Taco or Ketchup Sauce
Pour a small amount of taco or ketchup sauce over the surface of the coin and rub gently with a toothbrush of similar instrument to clean away the tarnish. Clean the coin when finished with clean water and leave to one side to dry. Taco or ketchup is perfect to help clean copped based coins.
Salt and Vinegar
Add 2 tablespoons of salt and ¼ cup of vinegar (white) to a suitable bowl. Place the coin collection in the liquid for approx 6 to 8 minutes. Lift out of the solution and rinse with clean water. Salt and vinegar are a further cleaning solution intended for copper coins.
Pencil Eraser
A common solution for cleaning the metal coins is to use a regular pencil eraser. Rub the coins gently until the surface starts to clean and shine.
Lemon Juice & Salt
Use a shallow bowl and fill with a solution of lemon juice and salt. Leave the pennies in place for 4-5 minutes and they should soon become shiny and bright. If using this method, there is rarely much need to scrub or rub the coins after leaving in the solution.