maxine wrote on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:35:00 -0700 (PDT):

> On Sep 30, 4:39 pm, "Nexis" > wrote:
>> I received a copper "braising pan" as a gift. It has a tinned
>> interior. I am wondering what is the best way to clean the
>> outside, which is all copper, so that it will maintain it's
>> beauty. I know there are alot of home remedies, so to speak,
>> but I've also read that some can shorten the life of
>> the copper. Any ideas?
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> kimberly

> Revere makes a copper cleaning powder that works fine with
> regular use. My Mom's 60 year old revereware pots and pans
> all look like new, still shiny on the stainless steel and
> copper parts. They're not great to cook with, but they look
> great.

Ammonia removes copper oxide.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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