Reddit reviews LA-CO Regular Soldering Flux Paste, 1lbs
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Super detergent action cleans as it solders; non-acid, non-toxic, lead-freeContains no zinc chloride; use with all lead-free and common soft soldersFor use on copper, brass, galvanized iron, lead, zinc, tin, silver, nickel mild steel, terne plate, and malleable ironMeets mil. Spec. Mil-F-4995 type II; super detergent action cleans as it solders
I've done this a few times, mostly with large pieces too big to finish quickly, so the back side starts to corrode, making it really tough to solder.
I recently found flux with some kind of detergent in it and it worked better. Not perfect, but it was certainly easier.
And as previously mentioned, steel wool. Or even a careful knife blade to scrape off the green stuff.
Good luck.