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The acidity in Tapatio hot sauce, mainly from vinegar, can help to dissolve the tarnish on a penny. Vinegar is a mild acid that can react with the copper oxide on the penny's surface, making it shine again.
To clean a penny with coke, simply drop the penny into a small bowl of coke and let it soak for a few minutes. Then, scrub the penny gently with a cloth or toothbrush to remove any dirt or tarnish. Rinse the penny with water and dry it with a clean cloth.
Soaking a penny in soda can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours to get it clean, depending on the level of tarnish. It's best to check the penny periodically while soaking to see if it has reached the desired level of cleanliness.
To clean an 1818 penny, gently rub it with a soft cloth dampened with a mixture of mild soap and water. Avoid using abrasive materials or chemicals as they can damage the coin's surface and decrease its value to collectors. If the coin has stubborn dirt or tarnish, consult a professional coin cleaner for guidance.
Lime Away contains acidic compounds, such as phosphoric acid, that break down and dissolve the oxides and mineral deposits on the surface of the penny. This reaction removes the tarnish and restores the penny to its original shine.
Soda pop is a mild acid, because of dissolved carbon dioxide. Acid dissolves the copper oxide tarnish that darkens the penny's color.