Copper darkens. That is patina, not damage, and it is the most common thing people write to us about. Here is the whole regimen, read out loud, honestly short.
Before you polish
The engraved bottles and the water dispenser ship with an antique finish. That deep tone is the intended look, not oxidation that happened in transit.
The whole regimen
Rinse, then dry completely
Warm water and a soft cloth after each use, then dry it all the way. Standing water is what streaks copper. A dried piece ages evenly instead of in patches.
Lemon and salt, once a month
Half a lemon, a pinch of salt, thirty seconds of gentle circles. Rinse and dry. The oldest polish there is, and still the correct one.
The bands, and the green mark
Worn daily, copper meets skin oil and sweat. It darkens, and it can leave a green tint on the wrist. Both rinse away with water. Neither is harmful. A dry cloth after wearing slows it down.
Keep the vessels for plain water
The bottle, mug and dispenser are for plain water, ideally left overnight. Citrus juice and hot acidic drinks belong in other cups. The tongue cleaner asks only for a rinse and a dry.
Never
- Steel wool or abrasive powder
- The dishwasher
- Bleach or oven cleaner
- Citrus or hot acidic drinks left standing
Questions about a piece that arrived darker than you expected? Reply to your order confirmation and a person will answer.