[GreenKeys] Simple Green, (Second thoughts)

[Kenneth Gartland]

Hi all...

Roy's posting w/attached warning notice of using Simple Green
was very interesting reading...

This may explain in an earlier posting where I had mentioned
seeing pictures of a "White" substance forming on a M15 typing unit
after cleaning with Simple Green...

The original contributor of the post had mentioned
how difficult and time consuming it was to remove it
especially in tight areas...

I don't. know what the strength of his mixture was, but this perhaps
wud make a difference if the concentrate was too strong,
not being diluted enuf...

Back to Roy's posting, it is interesting how it can affect aluminum
parts, and in the case of a M15 typing unit, (Later production),
there are a lot of aluminum parts...

I agree with the posters who have mentioned, heat and/or
a thorough drying is essential when using any cleaning medium...

As far as the felts are concerned, it wud be a major problem
if the residual oil in the felts is displaced by a (Water based) cleaner...

If using a non-solvent based cleaner, I wud be really concerned
about the felt issue...

Regarding the reports of a "Second" type of Simple Green cleaner,
I have seen two types for sale in Walmart, Massena, NY,

I am going over there next week, and I will investigate
further and report the findings...

A very interesting topic, and tks all for their input...

Cheers!

Ken
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