Care & Maintenance
Keeping the Glow
How to care for your copper drinkware — inside and out — so it stays pristine, functional, and shining for years to come.
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Weekly routine
Illustrated
Ayurvedic Tradition
The Practice of Tamra Jal
Drinking water stored in pure copper vessels — known as Tamra Jal — is a centuries-old Ayurvedic practice. Copper naturally ionises the water, balancing the body's three doshas and lending it antimicrobial properties. To preserve these benefits, the inside of our drinkware is always left raw and unlined. Proper care is what keeps the copper pure and effective.
Because pure copper naturally oxidises, our pieces are crafted with a protective lacquer or enamel on the outside to preserve their brilliant shine, while the inside is left raw for health benefits. This means the inside and outside of your copper drinkware require two completely different cleaning methods.
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Pure copper
Cleansing the Interior
The inside of your bottle is unlacquered pure copper. Over time it will naturally darken or develop spots from oxidation — this is completely normal and is actually proof that your bottle is authentic, pure copper. Use the methods below to restore its raw glow.
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The Lemon & Salt Method
Squeeze half a lemon into the bottle, add one tablespoon of regular salt, and pour in half a cup of warm water. Put the cap on and shake vigorously for a few minutes, then pour out the mixture and rinse the inside thoroughly with plain water 2–3 times to remove all acidic residue.
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The Vinegar Alternative
No lemons to hand? Substitute with 2–3 tablespoons of white vinegar in place of the lemon juice. Follow the same shaking and rinsing steps. Both methods work equally well — use whichever you have available.
Perform this deep clean once a week to keep the copper pure and effective. Between deep cleans, rinse the bottle with plain water after each use and let it air dry with the cap off.
Exterior care
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Lacquered & enamelled
Protecting the Outer Finish
Important: Never use the lemon and salt mixture on the outside of your bottle. Acidic cleaners and abrasive scrubbing will strip the lacquer, causing the bottle to tarnish, scratch, or lose its protective enamel finish.
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Gentle Soap and Water Only
Wash the outside with a few drops of mild dish soap and warm water. Use only a soft sponge or microfibre cloth — never steel wool, scouring pads, or rough scrubbers, which will scratch and dull the finish.
Copper is sensitive to water spots. As soon as you finish washing, use a dry, soft cloth to buff the exterior completely dry. Leaving it to air dry can cause mineral deposits to spot and cloud the lacquer.
Golden rules
| Always Do This |
Never Do This |
| Wash by hand only. Warm water and a gentle touch preserve both the interior and the lacquer. |
Never put copper in the dishwasher. The heat and harsh detergents will ruin the lacquer and corrode the interior. |
| Store plain, room-temperature water. This is the ideal environment for copper ionisation. |
Never store acidic beverages. No lemon water, juices, milk, tea, or hot liquids in the copper bottle. |
| Dry the outside completely after washing. Buff dry with a soft cloth straight away. |
Never leave the bottle soaking in the sink. Prolonged water contact damages both the lacquer and the seams. |
| Clean the inside once a week with lemon & salt or white vinegar to keep the copper active. |
Never use steel wool or abrasive scrubbers on any part of the bottle — interior or exterior. |
Taking care of your copper drinkware takes just a few extra minutes, but it ensures your pieces will remain a beautiful, healthy part of your daily routine for years to come. Questions? Reach us at
support@tarasha.living.
