The De Buyer Copper Cleaner comprises of a special polishing paste that is simple and easy to use. Simply place a small amount of paste on a soft sponge moistened with hot water and rub, in a circular motion, the previously washed utensils. Without the need to leave the paste on the product, finish off by rinsing and drying the utensils. With the De Buyer polishing paste, you can remove tarnish in seconds and restore the original shine of your cookware and other copper utensils, as well as maintain their glow. No hard scrubbing required and leaves no sandy residue.