You’ve heard of using baking soda to clean the grime off of your pots and pans, but did you know that you can also use it to clean your dirty coins?
If you don’t mind your coins getting a few microscopic scratches, you can try using baking soda and water to clean them. Just soak coins in a bowl of warm water and baking soda. Let it sit for 1-2 hours, then brush them.
Here are the exact steps to clean your old coins with baking soda.
Let’s get started!
What You’ll Need:
Baking Soda
Toothbrush
Small bowl
Warm water
Paper towels
Steps:
1. Put the coins in a bowl or cup with baking soda, then add warm water. Stir until all of the coins are covered with baking soda, then let them sit for an hour or more.
2. Take the coins out of the baking soda mixture and scrub them with a toothbrush. Use the brush to remove any dirt that is still stuck on the coins.
3. Pour warm water over the coins once more, scrubbing with your toothbrush, to remove any leftover baking soda. You’ll likely have to repeat this step a few times before the cleaning is effective.
4. Dry off all of your clean coins with a paper towel.
Warning: I repeat. Cleaning with baking soda can leave micro-scratches that are visible under a microscope. So if you collect coins or plan on selling them in the future, then don’t use baking soda because doing so can ruin their value. This is for coins you plan to display only.
Can I Use White Vinegar with Baking Soda to Clean Coins?
Yes. You can soak your coins in vinegar for 10-15 minutes before doing the steps above. Vinegar is an acid and can help in removing rust and tarnish off coins.
Conclusion:
There you have it. That’s how I clean my coins with baking soda.
If you’re looking for more ways to use baking soda for cleaning, please check out my article on how to clean your desk fan with baking soda.
I hope that you found this article useful.
Thank you for reading my blog!
-Baking Soda Guy
