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Janet

In article >, says...
>
> On 15-Jul-2012, Gary > wrote:
>
> > jmcquown wrote:
> > >
> > > Ketchup! from the following website (and also a recommendation by a
> > > maid
> > > service):
> > >
> > > http://www.realsimple.com/home-organ...572/index.html
> > >
> > > Use ketchup to: Remove tarnish from copper and brass cookware. Squeeze
> > > ketchup onto a cloth and rub it on pots and pans. They should go back to
> > > their coppery color in minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry with a
> > > towel.
> > >
> > > I don't like ketchup, but like a lot of people I do have a bottle of it.
> > > I
> > > had no idea I could use it to clean my copper-clad Revere Ware.
> > > Surprise!
> > >
> > > Jill
> >
> > LOL!
> > I have lots of Revereware with copper bottoms. Try the ketchup and report
> > back. I'll bet it's a joke and won't work at all. I used to scrub mine
> > clean for a short while but finally gave up as it takes way more time than
> > the average cook has.
>
> Salt and vinegar are commonly used to remove tarnish from copper pans; given
> the amount of salt and vinegar in ketchup, I'd imagine it would do the job.
> Of course, salt and vinegar are much less expensive than ketchup and,
> generally, as widely found in the home.

Or just lemon juice.

Janet