subject: Keeping The Luster On Your Copper Water Feature [print this page] Fountains that are made of copper are the premium in home accessories. Their appeal is a combination of modern day style and versatility. Copper is highly adaptable and makes a fine addition to any interior or exterior dcor. Copper fountains are for the homeowner with elegant taste. Whether you are placing your copper fountain in the living room, garden or in other parts of your home, a custom water feature is a masterpiece of skillful workmanship. This blend of modern improvement in water fountain manufacturing gives you the very best in natures refreshing gift of water.
Removing Tarnish from Copper
Water fountains manufactured in copper comes natural or powder coat finish over the copper.
Copper with powder coat finish or clear coat finish has a clear heat-baked finish on the outside of the copper. This is to prevent the copper from turning greenish or patina. Tarnish is part of coppers own unique character and removing it is simple. Here are some valuable tips on how you can remove the tarnish on your copper waterfall:
For mild tarnish, you will need vinegar, salt, and flour paste and for medium to tough to remove tarnish, mix one part of lemon juice and one part of salt and tomato paste will remove the tarnish quickly.
Clean-up the waterfall with warm water and dry fully.
Using a soft cloth, apply a small amount of the solution on the tarnished areas.
Wash off with water.
Dry the unit with a fresh cloth.
Buff to bring back its original shine
How to Care for your Waterfall
To maintain the look of your waterfall, standard care is imperative to keep the luster on the copper. Apply a light cover of furniture polish on the unit and buff gently with a soft cloth. Never apply the furniture polish directly on the copper. Avoid cleaning solutions especially designed for copper because they have a tendency to remove the coat and show aging on the copper quickly.
A coat of lacquer is applied on most copper accessories. Wash in lukewarm water and soap to keep it clean. Avoid high heat and moisture.
To remove mineral deposits on copper, use a specialty cleaner such as CLR.
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