Care and Cleaning

DAY-TO-DAY CLEANING

Since your copper drinkware is 100% copper with no liner or lacquer coating (on the inside), it can oxidize and tarnish. Not to worry, this is totally NATURAL and does not affect the normal use of your copper drinkware. Many of our customers allow the interior to tarnish and darken, while others prefer to keep it shiny. There is no wrong answer—it’s a matter of personal preference. If you do allow the interior to tarnish, please remember to continue to clean it after use with warm water and mild soap. This will not remove the tarnish but will ensure the interior remains clean and ready for use.

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1. Never Put In Your Dishwasher. Hand wash only!

2. Never put hot liquids in your copper drinkware. It will make the lip and handle hot....ouch!

3. If you start to see dark spots on the inside of your copper, it's just tarnish and is 100% natural. Many of our customers love the naturally tarnished look, as it does not affect the normal use of your copper drinkware.

To remove tarnish, you can use any commercial tarnish remover. Two of our favorites are Wright's Copper Cream or Bar Keepers Friend. To use, follow the instructions on the container or the steps below

rinse your copper with warm water
put a small amount of cleaner on a damp sponge or cloth
gently rub tarnished areas inside the mug, usually 10-30 seconds
only use cleaner on the interior of the mug
rinse thoroughly with water and dry immediately

You can also use lemon and salt.

about 1 teaspoon of salt
about 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to make a paste

Dissolve the salt into the lemon juice
Use the paste on a cloth or sponge on the interior of your cup for 10-30 seconds
Once the interior of your cup is shiny again, rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry immediately.

Prefer copper for your daily water ritual? Explore our Pure Copper Water Dispenser.

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Care and Cleaning

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