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Matthew 06-07-2005 00:56

Whitener
 
I have got various monitors, pcs and printers that are very dirty and will not clean up very well. Are there any products that will whiten things up if you get what I mean?

Thanks.

Halcyon 06-07-2005 01:13

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If they are really filthy and you dont mind trying anything, get an old rag and pour a bit of metholated spirit on it and rub it down.
Do this in a well ventilated area.
Note: This can take paint off so be careful.

Matthew 06-07-2005 01:19

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Thanks Halcyon, I will give this a try in the morning.

greencreeper 06-07-2005 01:32

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I've always used a little bleach in water, rather than solvents. Like Halcyon says - can take paint off. IPA is good for cleaning the screen and inside of the mouse.

Matthew 06-07-2005 01:34

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I will give that one a try also.

Paul K 06-07-2005 11:33

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This stuff
http://consumer.simplegreen.com/
is excellent for cleaning dirty PC and monitor cases. Used it a while back to get my beige (smoking parents) monitor casing back to pure white again :)

ScaredWebWarrior 06-07-2005 11:36

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew
I have got various monitors, pcs and printers that are very dirty and will not clean up very well. Are there any products that will whiten things up if you get what I mean?

Thanks.

I've used furniture polish before now to good effect. Laborious doing a keyboard, though - remove individual keycaps, clean and replace. lol.

Nemesis 06-07-2005 11:42

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Jif .... sorry Cif

zing_deleted 06-07-2005 11:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ScaredWebWarrior
I've used furniture polish before now to good effect. Laborious doing a keyboard, though - remove individual keycaps, clean and replace. lol.

The keyboards I use have a membrane curcuit board .Split keyboard remove membrane and wash is hot soapy water,Obviously dry before putting back together

paulyoung666 06-07-2005 12:05

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon M
Jif .... sorry Cif


i was thinking the same , the only problem might be in removing the residue :shrug:

Matthew 06-07-2005 13:32

Re: Whitener
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon M
Jif .... sorry Cif

It doesn't work, was one of the first things I tried. Thanks anyway.

budwieser 06-07-2005 19:53

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew
I have got various monitors, pcs and printers that are very dirty and will not clean up very well. Are there any products that will whiten things up if you get what I mean?

Thanks.

Use sugarsoap mate as bought from the likes of B&Q.
Wipe after with a damp clean cloth. Brilliant stuff.:D

handyman 06-07-2005 20:29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon M
Jif .... sorry Cif

I concur, cif is fantastic on computer cases and monitor plastic cases. brings them up like new. Just use a dam rag and apply cif to the rag then rub in , wipe away with a clean damp rag and dry straight away.

Just remember to unplug it first.

marky 06-07-2005 20:37

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As for the keyboard unless its a super duper expensive one i just buy a new one same with mouse.

cheap as chips www.scan.co.uk
god these keys are sticky :idea:

SMHarman 07-07-2005 09:51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by greencreeper
is good for cleaning the screen and inside of the mouse.

India Pale Ale?


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