How do I clean vintage metal skeleton keys?
I purchased a bag of antique and vintage skeleton keys at an Antique Shop and I would like to clean them up before I use them for craft projects. Is there a simple home remedy that I can use, like a solution to soak them in? I have over 100 of them and don’t want to have to scrub and polish each one by hand. 
By cleaning them, you risk losing the patina that has formed over the years, thus decreasing the value of them. If you insist, use a mild soap and water.
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