How to Clean a Decorative Copper Water Fountain

Copper water fountains provide beauty and serenity whether indoors or outside. Copper is a natural metal with an orange-red color that develops a green patina as it ages and oxidizes. This patina is usually a wanted quality. Some copper fountains are powder-coated or clear-coated to protect the finish, and some are natural copper. Both types of copper fountains require cleaning with gentle products to maintain the finish. Furniture polish is ideal for both types because it removes dirt while protecting the finish. You can also polish natural copper with car wax to restore shine, but don't use it on coated copper, as it can cause wear.

Things You'll Need

• Soft cloths
• Furniture polish

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Dampen a cloth with water and wring it out. Wipe the fountain with the cloth to remove any dirt or debris.

   • 2

     Dry the fountain with a clean cloth.

   • 3

     Spray a soft cloth with furniture polish and wipe the copper fountain thoroughly to remove any dirt.