Cleaning Copper Pots & Comparing Different Methods | Friday at the Chateau - Journey to the Château

In this week's "Friday at the Chateau" video, Patrick cleans the tarnish (oxidation) from copper pots, and compares different methods with both a household and a commercial product.
This is the second video in a new series called "Friday at the Chateau" on the "Journey to the Chateau" channel. In this series, Patrick and Stuart will be sharing short videos that they release every Friday from Château de Colombe which feature a single topic such as: cleaning copper pots, cooking favourite dishes, repairing or upholstering furniture, napkin folding techniques, setting a dinner table, gold gilding, or any other topic or DIY project that you might find useful.
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[@angelatorlop4319]

That was awesome to watch Patrick. Years ago, my mother gave told me to use"Elbow Grease" on the bathroom tub and I had never heard this expression before. She actually gave me $20 and I went down to the local supermarket and tried to purchase some "Elbow Grease" and the shopkeeper thought I was trying to take the Pi##. Who did she think gave me the $20!? I was 12 at the time. I rode my bike home, most disgruntled with adults!!! lol

[@holywatermama]

Bar Keepers Friend removes coffee and tea stains from cups and mugs like magic!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

It is a great product. Love it. For copper, it’s second best. 😊

[@normamurray4450]

Good old salt and vinegar....you just proved it's not only for Fish and Chips!!! Thank you Patrick for that great tip!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😂. Love it on fish and chips too. And with a little dish soap it kills weeds…. What a winning combo. Now I am hungry 😮😮😮😮. Hugs. 😊

[@normamurray4450]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 ha ha ha....me too! Love those fish and chips!!!!

[@dianerayburn1728]

I love copper pots. I used to sell antiques and collectables. Vinegar and a little salt are less damaging to the surface of the copper. Although Barman's Friend is good, it is slightly abrasive so I would never use it. I was taught never to use pot scourers for the same reason. If it's more ornamental, I just use a regular brass and copper cleaner which gives a richer deeper colour.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. We sometimes buff the copper after cleaning for jam pots for example. Gives it a pretty shine. Great comment. 👍🏻

[@kimstclair1879]

Don't have any copper pots as yet, but loved both and thanks for the lesson. My preference is both and a microfiber cloth. The is a bit like cleaning windows and morrow with and old news paper, far superior than expensive window cleaner. Leave s everything streak free and when it's finished you can use it to light the fire or put it in compost or recycling bin. Love the tip thanks you.😁👩‍💼

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I love the newspaper method for windows too. And you are so right. Compostable. Love it. Thank you so much. And I also have huge packs of microfiber cloths. Some are now 10 years old and I use and wash them till they fall apart. Love your comment. 🥰👍🏻🥰

[@marilynnash1197]

Last week I too cleaned my copper pans. Experimenting with tomato ketchup, vinegar and salt and bar keepers friend. I wasn't impressed with the ketchup, made too much mess, the other two worked well but the vinegar and salt are a much cheaper option. Quite satisfying to see them oh so clean, for five minutes!!!!😊😊

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😂🤣😂. You have a great point……. Sparkling for a few days. I guess this method will lend itself to be used after every use sincerity is fast and cheap…..😮. I love that we cleaned together. 😊. Ketchup is really messy and doesn’t really work. Huge hugs from us at Colombe. 👍🏻🥰👍🏻

[@lisac1110]

Love the vinegar and salt more natural and I looked like less scratches love watching you guys si ce we used to neighbors lol 45 minutes away you have guts to take on a adventure like buying a chateau hugs

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there neighbor. I agree, it is the better method. We surely have a huge adventure on out hands. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Hugs from Colombe. 💕🥰

[@reginagraham9392]

Wow! Vinegar and salt is the clear winner 🎉

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Absolutely. ❤

[@rvaprep]

This was interesting Patrick and I will use the salt and apple cider vinegar method. Take care, Ralph Rocchiccioli

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Please let us know how it works for you. Hugs from us 😊😊😊

[@annettesharrock1236]

The cider vinegar and the salt was an amazing way it cleaned Patrick and also cheaper . Merci Patrick for the useful tip😘😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@annettesharrock1236]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 🥰🥰

[@TerryChapin]

This was so interesting! I have no copper pots but used this same method (vinegar and salt) to ADD tarnish to copper fence caps. I sprayed with vinegar, added salt and left overnight then rinsed. Lovely aged patina on my brand new copper fence post caps. Who knew it would work the other way, too!

[@jomcd2073]

It's always good to use natural cleaners. Great result as you said from 2 ingredients:)

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@jfs59nj]

I’m a devotee of BKF. It’s magical.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

It is and we love it. For copper that is not deeply tarnished, vinegar and salt is faster. I was surprised too. Hugs and happy weekend to you. 😊

[@edwardulrich1515]

Patrick, that is a wonderful solution for tarnished copper----simple salt & vinegar. I must give it a try...thank you.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. 😊

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Great result with vinegar and salt! Items already in most people’s homes, so no cost! Thank you for the video!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

Impressive 🧂🍷for the win-crisps, chips, and pots!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@peterwhite9261]

Very good tips, Patrick. It seems some people are allergic to vinegar, so it is good to have options.

[@nativetexson]

I've used vinegar and salt to clean my copper pots and like the final result. I've also used Brasso cleaner when visiting my parents and cleaning their copper. The Brasso is okay, but I like the vinegar and sale method best.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Totally agree with you. It’s natural and much better. So excited for your upcoming trip. Reminds me of our journey. Hugs.

[@nativetexson]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Thanks so much! I leave in the morning. 🛫 😃

[@pilarmartinvivaldi]

My mother used to clean all her cobber rubbing half a lemon sprinkled with salt and rinsing after. I watched how the stains disappeared like magic…like in your test! ❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much ❤😊❤

[@stellaevans752]

Hi Patrick, I am shocked that salt and vinegar could clean like that and with minimal effort! also they are natural products, very informative video, love you Patrick xxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Stella. Thank you so much. Isn’t it amazing? Love this method. My new favorite 😅. Love from us at Colombe. ❤😊❤

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

If I ever need to clean the copper ware I do not have, I will remember Patrick’s video!😁

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Isn’t it great that you don’t need to waste memories on copper cleaning! 😂. Until we came here I only used stainless steel. Oh well. We are partly French now. Thank you for a good laugh. Hugs.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I just adore you two!🫶🏻

[@chrisbrun6085]

Hi, Thank you for your vlogs which I always find real interesting as they cover so many different things you do at your chateau. I also watched Patrick making curtais at Jane's Not-Quite-A-Chateau. And as you talked about old houses being transported into small museums villages, I thought it would maybe interest you that there is such a nice museum village with lots of real old houses near Frankfurt/Main in Germany. Should you be near: its called "Hessenpark" - as we live nearby, we made it a tradition to go there every year at my birthday beginning of June. You can also go into the renovated houses, there are presentations on old trades, traditional bakery and 2 small restaurants. We spend the entire day there and wander to all the different house groupings as there is so much to see! They even have a fantastic giant wind mill there! Its lovely! Warm greetings from Germany, Chris

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

I love how easy the vinegar and salt did the job. Thank you for that great tip. Those copper pots and pans will be the jewelry in your new kitchen! Have a great weekend. xx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. And yes they sure will be the stars. Looking for more.. 😮😊

[@gloriageddes5421]

Makes me wish I had copper pans.😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

❤😊❤. Love tou

[@pineconedefense1280]

Nice video! As a couple of others have said, lemon juice and salt works a treat as well.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there. How are things going with you? Are you in France? Was thinking about you while working in the workshop. I guess most people have salt and vinegar in the kitchen cabinets, that’s why it is such a great and easy method. Hugs from us and let us know how you are doing. 😊😊😊

[@pineconedefense1280]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Hi there! Yes, we're house hunting in the central Loire. Can't believe we've been living in France for seven months. We love seeing you two accomplish so much as it gives us hope we will too at some point 🙂

[@loredelore7286]

Lemon juice and salt also works! As does bicarbonate and lemon.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

True. I tried them as well. For me it’s vinegar. As I said, do what works best😊 for you. Hugs and thank you.

[@vickisasso543]

Patrick....I am not surprised about the salt/vinegar being the best! This is what my Grandmother and Mother would have used,, what was at their fingers tips and natural. They also used baking soda as a cleaner. To this day, I use a spray bottle of vinegar and water to wash my windows per what my Mother used. My windows always sparkle! HUGS!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You are so right. Our grandparents used what they had. Not 20 different cleaners 😂😂😂. I use vinegar or alcohol for windows. Aren’t natural cleaners the best!?! Hugs from us. ❤

[@cliffhorman6846]

That was amazing! The Vinegar and salt I think is perfect for the job! Well done Patrick!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello handsome. Thank you so much. How is life down under? Hugs.

[@cliffhorman6846]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Good morning sunshine. I am having my morning coffee and its lovely to see a message from you. We are so lucky to have the tech aren't we! Although Its hard to imagine as child this would ever be possible! It is at times frustrating, but it has also given us the world and the ability to build wonderful friendships all over the planet. LOL me in the mornings! This year has had a bumpy start with all things cars at the moment. But I am on top of it. all now! I have started doing small events and gatherings which is fun. In all things are good. I am enjoying my garden and the weather is rather settled at the moment as well. I love what you guys are doing, so interesting to me. It's a beautiful place and a lovely pace of life. I know its lots of endless projects and work as well, but how stimulating and exciting to. Chat soon have a grate day 😘😘

[@nanakansas]

Thank you for doing this I have been struggling cleaning my copper Great job!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. 😊❤😊

[@UCLALJR]

Interesting! I use powdered Bar Keepers Friend for cleaning lots of things, as opposed to Comet, which has bleach. I do wear rubber gloves, because the main ingredient is oxalic acid, and just use the textured palm of the glove instead of a sponge, and I don't bother to let it sit, just clean after each use. BKF will also do a good job on brass. What are your pan handles made of? BKF should never be used on cast iron. I bought my copper pots when Revere came out with the bicentennial set in 1976, brass handles, and it's still going strong. Your collection will look marvelous on the wall!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You are right, I should wear gloves. My father ruined me. 😂😂😂. I agree, no Comet. Here we have even other products in the stores but most French use vinegar and salt. The handles are wrought iron. We are making progress in the kitchen. Can’t wait to have it done. Thank you so much for a great comment. 😊😊😊

[@scottmeeker9971]

Two thumbs up !

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 👍🏻🥰👍🏻

[@agnesmorales3955]

Große Klasse Patrick! Übrigens… Deine französische Frisur steht Dir sehr gut! Alles Gute von uns aus Frankfurt, Agnès (aus dem französischen Gers department) & Richard (aus Kalifornien)… wishing you all the best for your project and your channel! A pleasure to watch you guys!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Vielen herzlichen Dank für den Kommentar. Meine Frisur is in der Entwicklung. 😂. Mal sehen wie Französich is werde. Ihr sed auch ein internationales Paar. Klasse. Alles Liebe an Euch and we appreciate your Support! Hugs from Christmas. ❤

[@marilynplatt3377]

I have used Bar Keeper's Friend and had to get it from England, expensive! I had no idea that I could get the same results with vinegar and salt!!! Thanks for the great tip.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I loved the result. Such easy ingredients. Who knew? I brought the Barkeeper’s friend from the US. Now I don’t need it anymore. 😅😂. Thank you so much for your comment. 😊😊😊

[@pv6450]

Love copper. Lucky you to find such lovelies in France!! Now how about cleaning some silver?

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Ohhhhhh. My least favorite to clean. And we have a few candlesticks in need of polishing. But I will make a video about it. We are looking forward to finding some more after the kitchen is renovated. 👍🏻😍😉

[@elizabethheatley22]

Loving these short how to vlogs Patrick. Keep them coming!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. We sure will. Hugs. 💗💖💗

[@innergrandma4273]

I can't wait to see your copper pots hanging from the pot rack in your new kitchen. It's going to be beautiful. To be honest, as you were cleaning all I could think about was, I wish he would make an omelette for me when he's done. Lol. Guess I need to go find some food. Love and blessings my dear ones.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I’d happily make you an omelette. ❤😊❤ hugs and thank you so much. 😊

[@carolesmith6620]

What a great tip it was Patrick,thank you for sharing it toox💕😘🌼🤗

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Welcome. Hugs

[@catherine1057]

Great reminder on how to clean pots. Also, my partner always reminds me to use the non scratching pads (blue colored ones in California) lol 😂 js

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Agreed, on new pots….. 😊. However……. 😮😂. Don’t forget, these pots are really old and bought at brocantes. The scratches are hidden by the tarnish. 😂

[@catherine1057]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 so so true, when you’re right, you’re right.. merci et bonne journée à vous deux

[@LCNWA]

Patrick we used a German version of Barkeepers helper & brought it home w/ us & it was great -- wasn't cheap but worked really well! Better than anything we have on this side of pond.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I guess us Germans are a bit obsessed with cleaning. 😂❤😂. Glad you got something useable from Germany. Hugs. ❤😊

[@margaretglaser6227]

merci for info fun

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Merci for commenting. Hope you will try it. ❤😊

[@starlightone6948]

Interesting ♥️🇨🇦

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@ivysavage5569]

Patrick the copper pans look amazing. Great tips ❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. ❤😊❤

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Great tips , thank you.❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@ribblebiff]

Great …………………….video I………………….really…………………………………….like it. Thanks…………………………..for uh……………………..doing…………….it.

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

I needed this! I was just cleaning my Paul Revere pots. Bar Keepers Friend & no scouring pad it will be! Thank you!! (I'm very allergic to red wine vinegar). You just saved me time researching this yeah!!! Thank you!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. One reminder….. please wear gloves. It took me a week to get the tarnish out from under my fingernails. 😮🤣😉. Hugs

[@kiethee]

Definitely agree with you both worked but vinager and salt worked better looked more shiny but they do look better for a clean great tips on how to clean copper another tick of the list of things to do

[@bwitched3810]

Partrick really loving the extra tip video ..These pots will look amazing hanging in the new kitcken .Have a wonderful weekend xx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Sandy. Glad you like the Friday vlogs. Well, we hope for July at this rate. 😂😂😂😂😂. Hugs

[@rosebudame]

I missed you guys live 😢 I was sleeping off my COVID 😳 😘😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hope you are on the way to being 100% again. Took us a month. And you need your sleep. We are always watchable. Your health is what is important. Hugs and love from us. 😘💗😘

[@rosebudame]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 💜

[@daniellan2354]

I think i remember that plain baking soda also works well.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I will try that. Thank you.

[@donnabeaty4760]

I know you will be glad to demo that tile. Don’t know why anyone would use/buy such a tile, in fact, don’t know why anyone would manufacture that tile.😂

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. Ok, I have nothing to add. You said it all and perfectly. Thank you so much. 😊😊😊

[@susanfabian1521]

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[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@bryanb1259]

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[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@machellep1]

Since you got that process down , you can come practice on mine please ! Can I suggest not using the scratchy sponge, it left marks.

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

😂😂😂

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Don’t forget, these pots are really old and bought at brocantes. The scratches are hidden by the tarnish. 😂

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thanks, Machelle. 🥰 Copper is a soft metal. I am afraid that the marks are typical and necessary if the pots have difficult spots or in bad condition. You will not see the marks with the oxidation.

[@charisoutofTexas]

I have a pair of copper earrings that I bought in San Antonio back in the ‘90s that I hadn’t worn in years because they were so dull and tarnished. I tried the salt and vinegar immediately after watching your video and was so-o-o surprised at how beautiful they are once again! I see them like they were when I bought them and my heart is full! Thank you, thank you , thank you! (I’m wearing them right now!) ❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

@@charisoutofTexas❤❤❤. I just saw your comment. Sorry a bit late. I am soooo happy about it. What a great idea to use it on jewelry too. Thank you for the feedback. Your comment really made my day. Much love from Colombe. ❤😊❤

[@lindamounts2193]

In a pinch toothpaste works great on copper or brass.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hey….. now I’ll have to test that too on the next copper purchase. Thank you for the input. Feedback to follow. Love it❤

[@afolsom685]

Good morning Patric🤗 Thank you for the helper/friend chuckle. The concern with vinegar is that over time it could mar the copper. Occasionally probably not a problem. I have found lemon and salt gentler somehow. Up to now I've just cut a lemon 🍋 in half, dip it in salt and rub away. (Pleasanter Aroma too) I'm taking a page from your book and trying the juice spritz. Thanks.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@paulwj62]

This was as interesting as always but I must say id never thought of using "bar keepers friend" to clean copper but then thought if it works for that what about brass so bought the spray types as was worried the powder version i have may cause scratches and it works far easier and cleaner than "Brasso" or others so I just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good work!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much for your feedback. Love it. ❤😊❤

[@katewestcottvt]

Thanks, Patrick.😘'I don't have any copper, yikes, but my mum did and she always had us trying to clean it. I hated that job; smelly, fumey, scratchy, stingy...why I never wanted any when I grew up. What the heck were we using? Some goo in a can, later powder from a shake can...had copper in the name (not Coppertone.☀️)Anyhow, I do love my Barkeep's, seems it's the only thing other than bleach to clean my porcelain sink. Not very GREEN, tho.🌱😟

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Ohhh yes. Porcelain sinks…. We will get one too soon (oh well who knows, when) 😂😂😂. It is fascinating what we did for generations when there is salt and vinegar….. 😮😊😂. Barkeeps is a nice product. We also try to be as green as we can. And lemons and vinegar is the clear winner. 😂. Mich love from Colombe. 😊

[@Cenepk101]

Well now, thank you ! I make a counter spray out of spent lemons & white vinegar. I swear by it ! Even for pet stains on carpets if they’ve been sick on my carpet. It works for laundry stains as well. I usually use this on my pots - Not sure why I never added salt !!! Really worked quickly!!!! Thank you, Patrick!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

That sounds like a spray I need to make as well. Makes sense. 😊. Thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@Cenepk101]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Patrick! My counter spray also kills bugs & flies !!!! Naturally

[@CathyMiller0711]

What is your recipe for the lemon and vinegar mixture? Sounds interesting!

[@Cenepk101]

@@CathyMiller0711 I have a ceramic jug that I fill 1/2 way with white vinegar. When I use lemons, I toss them in the jug. As the lemons start getting crowded, I add more vinegar. After 3 weeks, I discard the lemons & strain the rest into a large spray bottle. I use it for cleaning my stovetop, sink, granite countertops. It’s natural & it kills flies. My house is a NO FLY ZONE. I despise them. Works like a charm.

[@CathyMiller0711]

@@Cenepk101 Thx! I’m going to try it!

[@jo-anndangelo1774]

Once again, I loved your video..and you do have a lot of patience for sure..look at the beautiful results…and you did it together…👏🏻

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 😊❤😊. They do look great. 👍🏻

[@IreneSonni]

Great tip! ❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. 🥰😘🥰

[@christiereasons4236]

Great tip!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 😊😊😊

[@marilynburke7609]

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[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

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[@jaysonbelyea8981]

Lovely as always. ❤ Impressive, my dear. Now, should I be using Morton’s table salt, Himalayan pink, sea salt, or Fleur de Cell? 😂 Is there anything you can’t do? Big hugs to you both ❤❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

That is one good question my friend. 😂😂😂😂. I know I’ll look cheap, but I’d recommend Mortons’s. Oh who am I kidding……. I can’t look any cheaper. 😂😮😂 Hugs and hope winter is not too brutal. ❤❤❤

[@jaysonbelyea8981]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I mean, you did buy a château. Nothing cheap about that! ❤️

[@boessheila50]

Excellent. PATRICK...LOVE THE SALT AND VINEGAR PRODUCT. THATS AWESOME!!🤩

[@panamtoddler8142]

Greetings from Tina and Penny Boston. Thank you, Patrick for showing a fairly cleaning east method. Beautiful pans even with their tarnish! Will you display these beauties in your kitchen? Or keep them behind doors to keep them dust free? My house is a dust magnet so all my pots/pans are in deep drawers. But to have pans such as yours! How could one NOT want to show them off??

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello you two. We will have them displayed. So proud. 🤣😘🤣. I ,love the deep drawers and we will have them in our new kitchen. Hugs and please smooch your baby. ❤😊❤

[@xaxmac1948]

Patrick…you are a star! I’ve just been catching up on you guys having been off internet(grr). The trick with the copper/brass cleaner…brilliant! I spent yesterday afternoon cleaning all copper and brass…wow…non toxic and so brilliant. Mind you, my kitchen now smells rather like a fish and chip shop…but hey, it worked! Thank you!😘

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I’d love your kitchen smell. I remember being 12 years old and in England with my parents…… Fish and chips. Was amazing. I was thinking of a pickle factory. Same difference. Absolutely love your comment. Now stay online and enjoy your clean copper! Hugs. ❤😊❤

[@lynneh9744]

Thank you; I will def. try the vinegar & salt...Have used barkeeper's friend often in the past and it is good for very old tarnish ie when it becomes like a sticky dark brown colour, but I find it seems to take away the shine from thee newly exposed copper. The vinegar & salt seemed to dissolve away the tarnish in front of our eyes on the video.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Lynne. It truly makes the tarnish in no time. And yes, for the deep brown stains, one needs to scrub a bit harder. 😊😅😊

[@connievanlewe7762]

I'am going to try using the vinegar and salt for the bathroom tiles and see what the result will be. Good tip🙂👌

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Now that is a great idea. I will do the same. We have to compare notes. ❤❤❤

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

Don’t forget to rinse well so that the vinegar doesn’t damage the grout.

[@connievanlewe7762]

I did rinse it well but the tiles are clean without using a harsch product.

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

@@connievanlewe7762 Vinegar and alcohol are my go to cleaning products too along with baking and washing soda. Better than the chemicals one can buy. 😊

[@thechatelaine]

👌👌

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊😊😊

[@reginahinkle7507]

Wow! I never knew about salt and vinegar. Thank you Patrick. :)

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

My pleasure. Love your comment. 😊😊😊

[@Padraigp]

Copper 101 mate!

[@helenhelps9619]

😉😉

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊

[@helenalexander2567]

Ooh Friday at the chateau, what a great start to my weekend x love to you both and all the fur babies xxxxx Would this method work on brass ? Xxx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

That is a great question. I will get a few brass items from a Brocante and test it. They have cheap items and I will share the results! Huge hugs from us at Colombe. 😊❤😊

[@helenalexander2567]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 oh Patrick bless you. You are so kind xx Hope you and Stuart have had a wonderful day xxxx

[@kevinjewell233]

Now to see which one oxidizes first....I have used cheap white vinegar and baking soda which is a salt...making a paste to rub in then rinse off....same results, but baking soda is pricier in France.....

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

That is so true. It is pricier and baking soda comes in tiny packages. And lemons and vinegar are always available. Isn’t vinegar great? Hugs. 😊

[@kevinjewell233]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 You can get baking soda in the pharmacie, bicarbonate de soude, and it'll come in a box about the size of arm and hammer baking soda in the states, much cheaper than buying the pre-packaged... grocery stores now carry it in some branches with the cleaning products and nowhere near baking.....

[@clivecarser7356]

Vinegar and salt wins !!!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Absolutely. ❤

[@jamiemorgan4146]

👍🏻👊🏻🙃

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊❤😊

[@elizabethruiz7851]

Hey Patrick are you ever tried to used the magic erasers?

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Yes I did. Works well. But vinegar and salt is so cheap……. I have to go with what I have in the pantry. 😉😂😉. Love your comment.

[@teepeeX]

Don't know how I missed 😕 .. I use Vinegar / salt and bicarb all for cleaning , I'd rather natural

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I agree. Hugs. ❤😊❤

[@joycekastamonitis2187]

I have a VERY old copper pot. It is lined with a silvery metal, has brass handles and is so discolored it is disheartening…I tried to clean it with brass cleaner but it did very little…I now use it as a small compost bin in my kitchen, lined with a biodegradable plastic liner! …when it’s full it goes into the proper big compost bin in the garden…NOT that I want to use it for cooking or anything but I was wondering if it’s worth trying to clean it properly?

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Brass cleaners usually won't work with copper. We have our copper on display, and the tinning is still good so they could be used for cooking. If you have a place to use it even as decor, I think it is worth it to clean it. As an inexpensive test, you could just cut a lemon in half and use it on the copper like a sponge with a bit of table salt to see how it works.

[@pennyneal2456]

👍😳😳🇨🇦

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

😊❤😊

[@lauriehinderks9154]

I’ve used magic wadding polish and noxon liquid for brass. It’s smelly on the hands so wear gloves.

[@lorraineelderhurst4199]

I also use vinegar and salt. Bar keepers friend definately too abrasive, copper will disappear very quickly off pans using it.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I agree 100%. And cheaper and better….. 😊😊😊

[@rosannehart7325]

My first thought, hire someone.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

I’d love to. Have to rob a bank first and they don’t have cash anymore 😂🤣😂. Love your comment.

[@patriciadulguime1576]

Patrick should you be wearing gloves. I know I would be. The vinegar and salt would be ok / but the bar keepers friend I would be wearing gloves

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You are right but I almost never do. I am my fathers son…….. 😂😮😂. It is true. And spot on, salt and vinegar are fine. It I am getting much better at wearing them. Hugs and a big thank you. 🥰👍🏻🥰

[@mitchgib]

Very cool! I don’t have any copper but I love a good little practical process video.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you. I do too. Love to see videos where I can learn something. 😊