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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 786232, member: 112&quot;]No, that would definitely be considered as harsh cleaning. And any soap is a very bad idea.</p><p><br /></p><p>But I do understand your point. And a whole lot of people get hung up, mixed up, whatever you want to call it, regarding this idea.</p><p><br /></p><p>But it is very simple actually. There are two terms - cleaned and harshly cleaned. They may sound like they are the same or even just similar. But they are as different as day is from night. The problem arises when people fail to differentiate between these two terms and use them interchangably.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cleaning - does not do harm, nor does it noticeably change the surfaces of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Harsh cleaning - does do harm to the coin. And it is definitely noticeable.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cleaning - is an acceptable practice in the numismatic community.</p><p><br /></p><p>Harsh cleaning - is an unacceptable practice in the numismatic community.</p><p><br /></p><p>Acceptable forms of cleaning involve the use of chemicals, the coin is dipped in the chemicals, but the surface of the coin is never touched with anything. And it should be noted that the use of these chemicals can change from being an acceptable type of cleaning to an unacceptable type of cleaning in the blink of an eye. One second too long and the coin can be harmed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Unacceptable or harsh forms of cleaning involve any method where the surface of the coin is touched with something, anything - even your fingers. It can involve any abrasive substance, soaps, salts, strong acids, oils of any form, household substances, foods, fruits and vegetables - the list is endless.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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