663427 Thu Oct 29 21:18:27 -0700 2009 4 41 Cookware 0 5142019 Maybe everybody with copper cookware already knows this, but I'm new to owing copper cookware (just got my first piece a couple of months ago-- and am looking forward to obtaining more). I found this in searching the various sties to buy cooper cookware. An eco friendly way to polish copper. This is virtually effortless and smells great--- use wedges of lemon dipped in salt, then rinse with warm water. I tried it and it was amazing. Thu Oct 29 21:18:27 -0700 2009 1108891 withabandon 1 5144950 And the cheaper version is salt and white vinegar, just without the wonderful scent. Sat Oct 31 08:31:02 -0700 2009 5142019 1095104 bushwickgirl 1 5145395 An even more eco- and labor-friendly method is simply not to bother. My copper all looks like an old US penny, and cleaning isn't any more of a chore than cleaning any other pot or pan I own. Soap, water and a scrubbie sponge. Sat Oct 31 12:56:16 -0700 2009 5142019 103787 ThreeGigs 2 5145412 That's the spirit!;-) Sat Oct 31 13:10:44 -0700 2009 5145395 1095104 bushwickgirl 3 5149570 It's fine either way, as for me I'm lucky to have a lemon tree. Just thought I'd share what I learned for anyone who might have been interested in keeping their copper shiny. Mon Nov 02 11:43:50 -0800 2009 5145412 1108891 withabandon