How Do You Clean Old Pennies Without Damaging Them

A common ingredient in DIY eco-friendly cleaners, the acetic acid in white vinegar can help wear away the contamination on your coins. Soak your coins in a glass or other non-corrosive container for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight, and then wipe with a clean cloth or scrub gently with an old toothbrush.

How do you clean old pennies without devaluing them?

1. In a jar, combine one cup vinegar (or lemon juice) and 1 tablespoon salt. …
2. Pour the solution into the plastic container. …
3. Add the coins in a single layer, so none of the coins are touching. …
4. When you remove the coins and wipe them with a cloth or paper towel, they should look shiny.

How do you clean copper coins without damaging them?

1. Water. Running your coins under plain old tap water is one of the least damaging ways to clean your coins. …
2. Soap. Cleaning your old coins with gentle dish soap and water can loosen some of that built-up dirt. …
3. Vinegar. …
4. Hydrogen Peroxide. …
5. Mouthwash.