Ultrasonic Cleaners

[silverfoxcc]

Having just got my Dads Arcttic Star, it makes his others look a bit shabby

My son has a cleaner but is unsure of the best medium to clean the medals

Any suggestions?

I am going to get replacement ribbons but keep the original safe

[dr_gn]

I’d have thought the appropriate metal polish would be more effective? Depends on the specific material though.

[Mr Pointy]

Well this site reckons they use just warm water & detergent:
http://www.thatchamarmysurplus.co.uk/joomla-pages-...

There's lots of discussion here:
https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/218401-to-clea...

I'm not sure how an ultrasonic cleaner would remove tarnish as it's a chemical process but it should shift any dirt.

[henryk001]

I wouldn’t bother with one unless your going to find a lot of use for it. I’ve got a “James products ultra 2000s”. It would do the job. Going back to basics drop a 2 pence coin in a glass of full fat Coca Cola overnight and see the results in the morning, it will make you wonder how is it safe for drinking.

[Mr Pointy]

Coke (& many other fizzy drinks) are just slightly acidic, which is what cleans the tarnish off. It's the same with ketchup.