Hi James
Is this what's in my Dick Smith spray can of Contact Cleaner? It
carries no contents list other than the propellant - hydrocarbon :-((
I just today bought a $9.50 box of alcohol wipes at the chemist to
put a protective panel on my Son's Grand Vitara rear plastic bumper.
Suzuki instructions told me to use them, and a lint free cloth, to
prepare the surface, which I dutifully did. Could I have used this
spray instead? I didn't even remember I had the can in the closet
until you posted this.
(Hmm what else is in that closet I wonder?)
Ta
Reg
On 07/03/2010, at 7:20 PM, James Devenish wrote:
Hi Aurora,
I'm very curious about the Enjo idea -- sounds like a great idea if
it works.
For quick cleaning, I use isopropyl alcohol (99.7% pure
isopropanol/propan-2-ol, not the 70% "rubbing alcohol"). You can buy a
spray pack for $10 at electronics stores. You don't have to turn off
the computer before spraying it, as it's electrically non-conductive
and you can spray it carefree (no need to overdo it, though).
You can safely and effectively clean metal, plastic and glass. I use
it to clean all of my computers, laptops, screens, keyboards, mice,
USB flash drives, iPods, mobile phones, desks, mirrors, windows, etc.
It's a "universal cleaner" for non-porous surfaces. I generally wipe
with tissues, but obviously you'd use a lint-free cloth if you can (I
use left-overs from spectacles).
I know there is a culture against using "alcohol" and tissues, but
they are harmless, effective, and cheap. People always marvel at why
my equipment looks brand new. The reason people are against "alcohol"
is due to ethanol (drinking alcohol), which will damage most plastics.
For proper polishing, I use a 60%/40% (or 75%/25%) mixture of
isopropyl alcohol and water. This can be sprayed onto standalone
keyboards, mice and glass screens (anything that can be virtually
sprayed with water). But for non water-tight surfaces, I use the
mixture to moisten a cloth/tissue. The mixture is a better polisher
than either ingredient on its own, and the alcohol ensures that the
water evaporates quickly. It is also a great tool for eliminating
leftover adhesive from labels and sticky tape. You can use it as a
general household cleaner and disinfectant.
James
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