I'm pretty sure they work simply by using a very fine grit, so they're like sand paper. I've never seen any warnings on the box, so I think whoever told you that may be mistaken. Maybe there are some brands that do use chemicals... I think the Scotch ones are best, they have a blue side for wiping off the grit left by the white sanding side.
Cyrus Griffin -------------------- Hobbittech.com Mac Specialist - Low Cost Mac Services in AZ On Mar 24, 2009, at 2:55 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: > We buy cleaning supplies at a place here in town and they told us > that there are harsh chemicals in the foam erasers that give them > their cleaning power. It really isn't good for you hands. > -Jonas > > On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 9:46 PM, Cyrus Griffin > <[email protected]> wrote: > It's true! They also are great for taking scuff marks off Macs. (But > not with smooth plastics, like the iMacs) I use them all the time, > never use gloves.... not sure why you would need to. It might not > work very well on cement, however, which is what I believe he was > trying to remove the stain from... You could sure try, however! > > Cyrus Griffin > -------------------- > Hobbittech.com Mac Specialist - Low Cost Mac Services in AZ > > > > > > On Mar 23, 2009, at 1:53 PM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: > >> Try Mr. Clean Magic Foam Erasers. Those things clean everything up. >> Just make sure you use rubber gloves. >> -Jonas >> >> On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM, Steve R <[email protected] >> > wrote: >> >> At 7:49 AM -0700 3/23/09, Mel posted: >> Is this product sold in the states (USA)? The link shows only >> Canadian stores. >> >> Mel >> >> >> solution with australian tea tree oil in it -- Home Hardware's Natura >> spray cleaner -- and discovered that the day old coffee stain wasn't >> the only thing it wiped from the desk. The set-in ink stain >> disappeared too. >> >> <<http://www.homehardware.ca/Products/index/show/product/I4580929/name/cleaner_a_p_natura_650ml >> >> >http://www.homehardware.ca/Products/index/show/product/I4580929/name/cleaner_a_p_natura_650ml >> > >> > >> >> >> >> I'm sure the reason the cleaner works is because of the main >> ingredient, australian tee tree oil, so I'd imagine similar products >> are being sold in the US. (I've also found it works great on shower >> enclosures and glass, lime scale and removing coffee stains from a >> rug. It 'almost' removed black marker and probably will next time >> around or if I can find someone who hasn't torn both rotator cuffs to >> do the scrubbing.) My sister's friend turned me on to it because the >> strokes have lessened my strength and I needed a stronger cleaner. >> >> Steve R >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
