Any vinegar seems to work. Half and half with water cuts faster. White vinegar ( Acetic acid) is faster and less contaminants. That said, wash thoroughly with a detergent (base) which counteracts(neutralizes) the acid.
Any strong cleaner will do. Rinse with plain water very well after that! Water varies in composition of contaminants. so to be really sure, use a distilled water after the rinse. (I don't)
I use freezer storage bags with enough solution in them to put the object in. Then I put that into plain water in the US. That fills it up to the line.Each bag has the same amount of fluid in it. That saves dumping a quart of solution every time one changes product.
Being a trail and error / experience process some things will work better than others for you.
~Richard
PS! Keep all copper items away from a vinegar (acid) solution..after awhile, the copper will flash plate any steel put into the solution..