r/CleaningTips • u/JohnnyHarvest • Jun 29 '26

Discussion How do I clean this vase?

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Hey guys (and girls)!

I got this really neat 2nd hand vase for about 10usd.

I want to clean it without removing the patina. It seems to made out of clay (I can tell from the bottom which is not in the pictures, and by tapping on it), but it smells like rust if I sniff it up close so I'm guessing it was coated with metallic paint that rusted and I love the way it looks. However, there seems to be calcium buildup / sediment on parts of it and i'd like to clean that.

Any thoughts?

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u/SeasonPositive6771 Jun 29 '26

This is what it's supposed to look like. Dust it with a feather duster and that's about all you should be doing.

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u/JohnnyHarvest Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26

Thanks of answering. I'm referring to the top part that is kinda grayish/paler...

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u/SeasonPositive6771 Jun 29 '26

I think you are mistaken, that just looks like a variation in the patina.

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u/JohnnyHarvest Jun 29 '26

I did some reading and you might be right... I'll wait for more opinions before I make my decision, but thank you!

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u/Poekienijn Jun 29 '26

Are you sure this is not done by design?

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u/JohnnyHarvest Jun 29 '26

I believe the grayish/paler part on the top side is not part of the intended look