On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:40:04 -0700, JB wrote:

On Jun 22, 10:33 am, "HeyBub" wrote:
JB wrote:
I have a copper pipe that has a good coating of green corrosion from a
slow water leak. Its about 5' so I would prefer to not struggle with
emory cloth or steel wool to get it clean. Is there a magic solution
of something that will remove it? Or do I just need to use some elbow
grease or a drill/wire brush?

Try vinegar or (believe it or not) Coke. Same technique as corroded battery
terminals.

Interesting idea. I'll try it. Diet or regular? :-)

Diet. Otherwise you'll have sugar residue.

Although I'm not capable of endorsing or opposing this idea. I used to
know what oxalic acid was good for, but I"ve forgotten.