Whitener

Matthew · 06-07-2005, 00:56

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

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

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

greencreeper · 06-07-2005, 01:32

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

I will give that one a try also.

Paul K · 06-07-2005, 11:33

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

06-07-2005, 11:36

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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

Jif .... sorry Cif

06-07-2005, 11:46

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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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Originally Posted by Simon M

Jif .... sorry Cif

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

Matthew · 06-07-2005, 13:32

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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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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.

handyman · 06-07-2005, 20:29

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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

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

SMHarman · 07-07-2005, 09:51

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Originally Posted by greencreeper

is good for cleaning the screen and inside of the mouse.

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