How To Clean Coins Without Devaluing Them [DIY Hack]

In this video, I'm showing you the 2 safest methods to clean coins without devaluing them. (So before you start using baking soda, vinegar, toothpaste, or ketchup to clean your coins at home... I would encourage you to try these 2 safe methods for cleaning coins yourself FIRST!) If you clean your coins improperly, you could easily remove the coin's outer layer of metal and/or seriously scratch the surface of the coin. (Yes, even hairline scratches can lower the value of a coin! I'm going to show you how to prevent that when cleaning coins at home.) Also in this video, you'll learn where you can take your coins to get them professionally cleaned -- if you don’t achieve the results you’re looking for after cleaning the coins at home. ⚡TIMESTAMPS FROM THE VIDEO⚡ 00:00 - How To Clean Coins Without Devaluing Them 01:01 - How To Clean A Dirty Coin Like This Lincoln Penny 01:25 - How To Make An Old Coin Look New Again 01:56 - How To Clean A Coin Using Just Water 03:11 - How To Prevent Scratching (Adding Hairlines To) A Coin 03:50 - How To Clean A Coin Using Acetone 05:45 - Important Note When Using Your Sink To Clean Coins 07:06 - How To Clean Sticky Coins With Adhesive Residue On Them 08:02 - How To Get Coins Professionally Cleaned 09:15 - What About Using Baking Soda, Vinegar, Toothpaste, Ketchup? SUBSCRIBE to get more COIN TIPS: https://bit.ly/COINSyoutube 🔔 Hit the BELL next to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a video! ============================ ABOUT The Fun Times Guide To U.S. Coins: We help you identify U.S. coins worth money! Our coin collecting videos and articles will help you get your questions about coins answered quickly... and accurately. Interested in coin collecting on a budget? You're in the right place! Even if you don't collect coins & you just want to know specific coin values or how to keep coins safe... START HERE: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com Real People. Real Experiences. Real Helpful. ABOUT Josh: I’m the Coin Editor at TheFunTimesGuide.com. I began collecting coins when I was 11 years old. Today, I collect and study U.S. coins made during the 20th century. I enjoy sharing my favorite coin collecting tips and coin collecting basics with those who are just getting started in this exciting coin collecting hobby! ★ American Numismatic Association (ANA) - member ★ Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) - member and Coin Journalist award winner ★ Florida United Numismatists Club (FUN Topics magazine) - editor ★ Images of America: The United States Mint in Philadelphia (book) - author Let's CONNECT: Pinterest: https://bit.ly/FunWithCoins Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunCoins #cleaningcoins #coincollecting #uscoins ============================ RELATED QUESTIONS I've Been Asked: Q: What are the safest methods for cleaning coins without reducing their value? Can you clean coins without losing value? ►A: Here's what you need to know about the values for cleaned coins vs. non-cleaned coins: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/cleaning_coins/ Q: What are the reasons you should NOT clean coins? ►A: Here are all of the reasons you should NOT clean your coins: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/how-to-clean-coins/ Q: What are some other methods people use to clean coins? ►A: Here's a list of all of the ways people are cleaning coins today: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/how_to_clean_coins/ Q: How can you tell if a coin has been cleaned before? ►A: Here's how to tell if a coin has been cleaned: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/cleaned-coins/