I knew someone would say this. First off you must understand the properties
of Pledge which you don't. It does not contain any harsh chemicals such as
ammonia, or alcohol that's why it works so well on plastic(s). And I've
been using it on my palm for years with NO problems what so ever.
The other cleaners you mention are both expensive and ineffective; and I've
tried just about all of them.
So I will continue to use Pledge, and continue to recommend it. If you
have anymore comments on this email me directly and I'd be happy to explore
the wonderful properties of my favorite plastics cleaner.
jason
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Mathis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Palm Developer Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: Cleaning The Palm Screen
> On Mon, 22 May 2000, Jason Simpkins wrote:
> > Lemon Pledge spray wax, it fills in the tiny scratches and makes a ultra
> > slick surface. We've been using it on aircraft Plexi-glass windshields
for
> > years now.
> >
> > Jason
>
> A windshield is *very* different from a Palm screen. If you have decided
> to clean your Palm with Pledge, Windex, or any other household cleaner I
> would recommend that you stop doing it right now.
>
> Most household cleaners contain ammonia. Ammonia corrodes pretty much any
> electrical parts on contact. I repeat, If you are using a regular
> household cleanser to clean your Palm, or any electrical device for that
> matter, STOP RIGHT NOW!!!
>
> I hve had this happen to me. After cleaning the touchpad on my microwave
> with windex for a few years, the touchpad just stopped working. It was
> cheaper to buy a new oven than to replace the touchpad.
>
> Here are your options for cleaning electronic equipment:
> Use a damp (with water!) cloth and wipe it down. Contrary to what
> cleanser companies will tell you, most smudges will come off with some
> water and a little elbow grease. Unless you dropped your Palm in a vat of
> epoxy or cement, this will probably do the trick. Here is also where
> some tend to step in and think that they are such a power user that
> *their* dirt is tougher than other people's dirt. It's not, get over it.
>
> Pledge for Electronics: the makers of Pledge make a special
> electronics cleaner. It comes in a metallic blue can. This is the only
> type of general cleaner that is safe for your electronic equipment. It
> works very well for anything else that water won't get off.
>
> There are some other special Palm cleaners out there. All of
> those special cleaners do not have ammonia in them. There's a reason for
> that.
>
> Anyway, I hope this helps.
>
> --
> Brian Mathis
> Direct Edge
> http://www.directedge.com
>
>
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