Using a toothbrush?

[John (Ma)]

I use water and dishsoap when I clean items I find. I also use a toothbrush while cleaning. Is there any problem with this? Will it ruin any type of find?

 

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[whitesid]

i do not think it will. i use the samething as you and never had a problem.

 

[fiatboy]

Using a toothbrush is fine.

 

[fiatboy]

Not for coins, if one cares about grading.

Very true! I was assuming the coins came out of the ground and are nasty and dirty. But if you care at all about grading, DO NOT clean your coins. Period. The coins I find in circulation, I don't ever clean. The ones I dig up, I usually clean, since they're already considered "damaged."

 

[John (Ma)]

The coins coming from the ground that may be graded, I am assuming can at least be rinsed with water, right?

 

[fiatboy]

The coins coming from the ground that may be graded, I am assuming can at least be rinsed with water, right?

Yes.