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Copper Counter Tops - A Material You Can Depend On
Having the right materials to get your countertop installed and looking good is crucial. You will need to know exactly what is needed, if you are doing it yourself, or you will need to be sure that the right materials are used if you are hiring a contractor. Either way, you should also know more about copper counter tops. With the rich brown patina that pure copper counter tops achieve over time, your kitchen or bathroom can gain a warm friendly atmosphere. Pure copper will turn brown over time, yet will retain the antibacterial properties that this metal possesses. Tests have shown that bacteria will die faster on copper than other metals. Perhaps this is the main reason for the recent gain in popularity of copper counter tops. This soft metal does not resist scratches or dents well, but copper counter tops will take less maintenance than other metal counter tops will. To retain the rich brown shades that copper ages into, use only a soft cloth and mild soap like most dish soap for cleaning purposes. More often than with other harder counter tops, you want to remember to always use a cutting board for food preparation. If your copper counter tops do get scratched, just buff the scratch out with a super fine grade of sandpaper or a plastic scrub pad and let the copper re-age naturally. The brown patina will return over time and you will never know there was ever a scratch. Copper does not rust and only turns green with long exposure to the elements. The Statue of Liberty turned green from contact with the ocean air turning the outer surface to copper oxide. This can be achieved by leaving a weak solution of vinegar and salt on your copper, but will be removed by wiping it clean....
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