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Message:: [QUOTE="blsmothermon, post: 1080486, member: 26158"]How you clean depends on what the surface contaminant is, too. Acetone for PVC and Lacquer, olive oil for encrusted ancients, specialty dips for verdigris, etc. You have to know what you're dealing with before you can properly remove it. Removing toning/tarnish from silver coins also removes the original coin surface, so you must be aware of that. There are so many things to take into consideration before you attempt to correctly clean a coin. We have all been around long enough to hear us yell at a newbie "Do not clean your coins!", this is not because some coins don't benefit from a cleaning, it is because you have to know what you're doing or you might ruin a high value coin. Experimentation is how you learn, they are your coins - do what you want, just remember try not to wipe a coin. If you have to, use soft pure cotton or microfiber. Also, even ugly tarnish is better than a "blast white" obviously cleaned piece. It is all part of learning. (p.s. Just because one person disagrees with you is no reason to give up on CT. I've had my squabbles with others. In fact, there are two members who are mortal enemies. If you love coins, I'd encourage you to stay here.)[/QUOTE]