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To everyone out there who wants to why soda cleans a coin, is the Carbonic Acid in the soda eats away at the coin, so that all the dirt and stains fade away. : )
Warning, WarningIf you have a coin that is even the slightest bit collectible, DO NOT TRY TO CLEAN IT. Any home chemicals, even mild ones, can damage the coin's surface and will reduce its value!
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How do you clean silver dollars?
The answer is you don't clean your coins. Cleaning coins is detrimental to the value. Unless they are caked in dirt don't clean them, if they are caked in dirt, clean with soapy water and a towel or sponge and dry.
How do you clean burnt silver coins?
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN COINS!Any of the standard "home remedies" including vinegar, soda, ketchup, Tarn-X and its clones, baking soda, etc. will damage the coins' surface and eventually accelerate their deterioration. About the only thing you can do safely is to use some distilled water and a soft cloth to remove surface dirt and crud.If the coins were damaged in fire, you'd need to determine whether they're worth more as collectibles or as scrap silver. If they're common-date coins (e.g. dimes and quarters from the 1960s) you could simply sell them for their metal value. If their collectible value is higher, you would have to investigate using a professional service to try to clean the coins without damaging them.
What do you use to clean a coin made out of silver?
No, you do not clean coins. Cleaning coins will only damage their value. If you feel you must clean a coin, take it to a coin dealer and see what he recommends to clean the coin, however, they will recommend you not to clean it. Coins potentially worth hundreds of dollars have been brought down to selling them for scrap because people have cleaned them! Do not clean coins!
Can you clean coins with bleach?
If anything, bleach will discolor coins. Don't do it.
What cleans coins better?
DO NOT TRY TO CLEAN VALUABLE COINS. The only coins you should try to clean are common-date coins you get in change. Anything you use to clean a coin may make it look shiny for a while, but the cleaning affects its surface in a way that will accelerate the damage later.
Does soda clean a penny?
The acids in soda clean off coins.
Will any kind of soda clean coins?
yes
How do you clean silver dollars?
The answer is you don't clean your coins. Cleaning coins is detrimental to the value. Unless they are caked in dirt don't clean them, if they are caked in dirt, clean with soapy water and a towel or sponge and dry.
How does vinegar clean coins?
How does vinegar clean coins?
Does a jawbreaker dissolve in soda?
No, but it can clean coins! Leave a coin in a glass of coca cola over night and it will be squeaky clean! P.S. BUT IT CAN DISSOLVE TEETH! E.
Can you clean blood with soda?
YES SODA DOES CLEAN BLOOD. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE THE BLOOD STAIN IS..SODA CAN CLEAN ANY SPOT OF BLOOD. THE POLICE EVEN USE SODA.
How do you clean burnt silver coins?
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN COINS!Any of the standard "home remedies" including vinegar, soda, ketchup, Tarn-X and its clones, baking soda, etc. will damage the coins' surface and eventually accelerate their deterioration. About the only thing you can do safely is to use some distilled water and a soft cloth to remove surface dirt and crud.If the coins were damaged in fire, you'd need to determine whether they're worth more as collectibles or as scrap silver. If they're common-date coins (e.g. dimes and quarters from the 1960s) you could simply sell them for their metal value. If their collectible value is higher, you would have to investigate using a professional service to try to clean the coins without damaging them.
Can you clean battery cables with soda?
Yes, with baking soda.
Cleanin your coins?
Don't clean your coins. That will ruin them.
How do you clean euro coins?
Washing a coin will take away from the value. Even if it is dirty, just leave it alone. if you clean it details will come off so dont clean coins you might think it would be good to have them shiny but its not
What do you use to clean a coin made out of silver?
No, you do not clean coins. Cleaning coins will only damage their value. If you feel you must clean a coin, take it to a coin dealer and see what he recommends to clean the coin, however, they will recommend you not to clean it. Coins potentially worth hundreds of dollars have been brought down to selling them for scrap because people have cleaned them! Do not clean coins!
How do you clean the resin from soda can?
Yes
