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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kevin Mader, post: 7688022, member: 106826&quot;]I would soak separately in an old pill bottle for a period (could be weeks) where I would shake it occasionally to free/lift loosened debris.&nbsp; I would change out the distilled water at some point(s) to keep it clear and to note any progress.&nbsp; I&#039;ve not tried the olive oil trick, but if I were to, I&#039;d do it after I felt that distilled water was not working any longer.&nbsp; Normally at that point I would put some Verdicare on it to sit for a bit...usually only an hour or less on copper...perhaps longer on clad/silver coinage. While the Verdicare is puddled on the coin, I would use a soft bristled toothbrush (cleaned between coins/uses) to gently lift any debris likely to continue attacking the substrate (e.g., stubborn verdigris).</p><p><br /></p><p>Folks might be surprised by the results of distilled water soaks and some agitation in an old pill bottle.&nbsp; I kept reading how the Ancient enthusiasts were soaking for extended periods with excellent results.&nbsp; It works better than tap water, perhaps because it&#039;s free of impurities that counteract some of the effects.&nbsp; Once I noted how cloudy the pill bottle water had gotten (pre shaking), I knew something was different.&nbsp; So I use it regularly now on metal detecting finds I&#039;m curious about.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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