What do you use to clean corroded salt shakers?
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Answer depends upon what the shakers are made from.
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To clean sterling or plate shaker tops that have been corroded with salt, pour a small amount of ammonia into a little covered container and drop the tops in. Wait about 5 minutes or so and check them - if they aren't clean, continue to soak checking in 5 minute intervals.
I tried this method and the top now has rust inside. Any suggestions?
I am currently soaking an unknown metal shaker top (Grandma's depression era set) in vinegar and water (half and half each in an old coffee cup) It is cutting through the rust and grime, but there is some green stuff still hanging on. It has been soaking about an hour, and I have been checking on it, and taking wire scrub pad and tooth brush to it, and rinsing each time I check-about 20-30 minutes.
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