Vinegar and Salt. If copper is tarnished, boil article in a pot of water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar for several hours. Wash with soap in hot water. Rinse and dry.

Salt, Vinegar, and Flour. Dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in 1 cup white vinegar. Add enough flour to make a paste. Apply the paste to copper and let sit for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse with clean warm water, and polish dry.

Lemon and Salt or Baking Soda. Make a paste of lemon juice and salt, and rub with a soft cloth, rinse with water, and dry. Or use a slice of lemon sprinkled with baking soda. Rub copper with the lemon slice and rinse with water and dry. Vinegar and Salt. Pour vinegar over the surface Sprinkle salt over the acid and rub in the mixture. Rinse with warm water and polish dry.

Lemon Juice and Cream of Tartar. Make a paste of lemon juice and cream of tartar. Apply, leave on for 5 minutes, and then wash in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Tarnished Copper: Polish with a commercial polish for copper following directions on the container. Polish can be made at home by moistening salt with vinegar or lemon juice to make a paste for a bright finish or a paste of rotten-stone and olive oil for a dull finish. After polishing decorative items, spray with lacquer to preserve color if desired.

Bush Office Furniture uses laminated and painted finishes that require special care, but it is very easy to maintain. Here are some basic instructions sent to us by Bush Industries regarding the care and cleaning of their office furniture.

All Surfaces: Wipe clean with damp cloth and mild soap or dust with a soft cloth or paper towel (or even a microfiber cloth) dampened with household glass cleaner.

Paper Laminate / Thermally fused melamine / Diamond Coat / WearGuard: Wipe clean with damp cloth and mild soap or dust with a soft cloth or paper towel (or even a microfiber cloth) dampened with household glass cleaner. Adhesive residue from factory-applied labeled can be loosed with an adhesive or label removal produc; remove all cleaner residue promptly with a damp cloth

Softtouch: Use household rubbing alcohol to restore finish and to remove dust.

Veneer with Lacquer Topcoat: Wipe clean with damp cloth and mild soap or dust with a soft cloth or paper towel (or even a microfiber cloth) dampened with household glass cleaner. Avoid the use of any alcohol-based cleaning products.

Be sure that you read the labels correctly when you purchase any cleaning product. Most cleaning products can be purchased that are environmentally clean. Please check it out your Bush Office Furniture and the environment will thank you.

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