On Sep 30, 5:58�pm, "James Silverton" >
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> �maxine �wrote �on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:35:00 -0700 (PDT):
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> > 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?
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> >> thanks,
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> >> 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.
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> Ammonia removes copper oxide.

And it also dulls and pits the copper.