15 Minute Polished Copper

Happy Monday, Friends! Do you have a favorite copper polishing tip? Today I'm sharing some thrifted copper pieces that I finally got around to polishing. I'll show you the before and after plus what I used to achieve the results in less than 15 minutes...

15 minute polished copper

You may remember that  I scored several pieces of vintage copper from an antique market when I visited my daughters in Colorado last fall. 

15 minute polished copper

Although I have enjoyed displaying them as-is, polishing them has been on my to-do list for some time. I know many of you have used Bar Keepers Friend for years, but for those of you who haven't tried it, I want to show you how simple it is to use! 

15 minute polished copper

Start by adding the cleanser to a damp cloth or pad. Next, using the pad, apply the BKF to the copper surface. You'll notice it starts to clean almost immediately. You can scrub a little harder for stubborn stains as needed. Last, rinse off the cleanser and pat dry.



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  1. I used Bar Keeper's Friend on a very old, heavy copper bowl that was grungy with dirt and grime from hanging in a home's kitchen (estate sale find). It came very clean (almost too clean!) by simply using my fingers. That's stuff's amazing.

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  2. I'm going to try this...I have a copper colander that has GREEN PATINA which I kinda liked but.....????????

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  3. WOW! I have heard many people swear by this and my old Revere copper bottom pans deserve this! In the old days, I always polished them before my mother-in-law came to visit. Now on count on boiled over potato water and spaghetti sauce to make a dent!

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  4. Wow! What a difference! I love Bar Keeper's Friend, but I haven't tried it on copper yet. Copper is my late fall color, so I hope I can find some new pieces to add to my collection at the thrift stores. Now I know I can clean any piece up. I'd love for you to come over and share your posts over on Crafty Creators Link Party, open Thursdays at 6am CST thru Monday nights. Hope to see you there!
    XOXO,
    Niki

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  5. Beautiful Cecilia, I do use the product. Such a difference. Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity.

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  6. Bar Keeper’s Friend is great stuff! Except on my hands, lol!

    They look great! But I can’t decide which I like better—the weathered look or the polished look!

    Thanks for sharing this at the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop

    Laurie

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  7. Great tips for polishing copper Cecilia! Bar Keepers Friend is the best! Pinned! I'm excited to tell you this post is being featured on Tuesday Turn About Link Party this week! Thanks for linking up and I hope to see you at the party this week!

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  8. I used Bar Keeper's Friend on a very old, heavy copper bowl that was grungy with dirt and grime from hanging in a home's kitchen (estate sale find). It came very clean (almost too clean!) by simply using my fingers. That's stuff's amazing. I am also an art designer for home decor. We will also provide the Best Pattern Wallpaper Color for home decor.

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