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Vinegar is a mild acid. It will remove light oils, dirt and tarnish without significant damage to the base metal.

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Q: What is the purpose of cleaning pennies with vinegar?
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What are some liquids that are effective when cleaning pennies?

vinegar


How does vinegar clean pennies?

vinegar is acetic acid so it 'eats' away the coating of the penny cleaning it.


What should used to clean copper pennies?

Mostly as I know, lemon juice or vinegar can be used to clean copper pennies. You can let soak in for a while to clean them. Good luck in cleaning them!


What is in juice that cleans pennies?

There are many items that clean pennies, but when coming to juices that clean pennies, Lemon and Vinegar can be a good choice. Though they aren't cleaning agents the way soaps and detergents are, they can be excellent at cleaning pennies. When you mix them with little salt, they start turning into a gentle acid mixture ideal for taking out stain on pennies. Just place the mixture on a disposable container and soak and wash the pennies in it.


Which liquid cleans pennies best?

Cleaning coins is generally discouraged by collectors. That said, a mix of white vinegar and table salt is quite effective.


What type of liqued cleans pennies the best?

Vinegar cleans copper well, but I don't recommend cleaning rare or collectable coins as it will ruin the value.


Which gets pennies cleaner taco sauce or vinegar?

Vinegar


What does it mean if vinegar breaks down pennies?

This is because vinegar is an acid and acids react with metals and a gass will be produced. so- VINEGAR +PENNIES (COPPER) = GAS


Why is vinegar good at cleaning?

Vinegar is good at cleaning because it is a weak acid.


What cleans pennies best?

Vinegar.


What household cleaner cleans pennies?

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Why do pennies get shiny after being soaked in vinegar?

Because the chemicals in a penny react with the vinegar