Ultrasonic cleaning is a famous process to clean coins, but can it cause any damage? Let’s try it practically.
First of all, let me tell you that it is not necessary to clean every coin because if you clean a rare coin then it starts looking like new and does not look rare due to which its value also decreases.
But there are some methods with the help of which you can clean your coins properly, of which ultrasonic cleaning is one.
In this article, you will see the live process of cleaning coins with an ultrasonic cleaner and learn what is the professional way to clean coins.
Let’s enjoy the article,
The Process of Cleaning Coins With Ultrasonic Cleaner
Round One
In the first round, we will keep the coin inside the ultrasound machine for 7 minutes 30 seconds for each side of this coin, and in this, we are not using any soap or acid so that you can know the natural way to clean the coin.
The reason for not using soap or any chemicals is to avoid any damage to the coin because acids react with the metal and can affect the coin’s value.
Result: You can see both sides of this coin inside round one of the ultrasonic coin cleaning process:
Within the first round, we saw that the coin was cleaned but not well. So that’s why we will take it for three rounds. This small machine can last only 7 minutes 30 seconds for one round.
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Round Second
Even within the round second, we will run this machine for 7 minutes 30 seconds and see how much difference there is in this coin.
Result: Cleaning coins with ultrasonic cleaner is working, you can see in the photos that at first the reverse and obverse sides of this coin were not visible but after the second round they became visible.
Final Round
This is the last round of our coin cleaning in which the coin has been cleaned with only water and without any soap and acid. Let’s see what happens.
Result: Wow this proved to be a good tool that cleans the coins without touching them only with the help of ultrasound.
Note: I do not advise you to use any cleaning tool directly. First, analyze whether you like this tool or not, and then decide. Because sometimes ultrasonic machines can also affect your coin value.
Full video of the Ultrasonic Coin Cleaning:
Is an Ultrasonic Cleaner Good for Old Coins?
Yes, an ultrasonic cleaner is a good method to clean old and dirty coins, which cleans the coin without touching it, but you have to keep one thing in mind you should not use any chemicals while using an ultrasonic cleaner. Use only distilled water because the chemical reacts with the metal due to which a piece of metal in your coin may break, which may reduce the value of the coin.
But with the help of ultrasonic cleaner, you cannot clean the coin very well because it only separates some dust particles from the coin with the help of 20-40kHz sound waves. The way to clean a coin properly is to get it cleaned by a professional.
How do Professionals Clean Coins?
To clean any coin most safely, use only distilled water. Distilled water means you heat water, collect its steam in a container, and clean the coin with that water.
Professionals do not use any one specific method to clean a coin. They use many methods according to the coin condition, such as a dilute acid solution that removes the oxidation from the coin, softly rubbing with a brush, ultrasonic machines, and more.
FAQs
Best way to clean coins without damaging them
The best way to clean old and dirty coins is to take distilled water and not add any chemicals to it, clean the coin by putting it in that distilled water with your soft hands. Remember, you should not use a brush because hairlines (scratches) can appear on the coin due to the brush.
What not to clean coins with?
You should avoid using chemicals like acid dips, metal polish, toothpaste, ketchup, or abrasive materials to clean coins because they can damage the surface and reduce the coin’s value.
Can you use jewelry cleaner to clean coins?
No, Jewelry cleaners are not designed to clean coins and the material of coins and jewelry is different.
