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Old 25 January 2013, 09:43 AM   #1
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Ultrasonic cleaners

For those of you that use ultra sonic cleaner for your bracelets...what soap/chemical/"stuff" do you all use in the machine water??

I keep my bracelets sparkling but I am reading so much about dirt on the inside causing stretch I'm going to pick a cheap one up.



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Old 25 January 2013, 09:47 AM   #2
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I use dish washing soap.
I'm thinking about picking up a jewelry steam cleaner. Supposed to be even better. Look into it
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Old 25 January 2013, 09:48 AM   #3
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I use dish washing soap.
I'm thinking about picking up a jewelry steam cleaner. Supposed to be even better. Look into it

Thanks...
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Old 25 January 2013, 09:48 AM   #4
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L&R solutions available at any watchmaker supply store. It's what many pros use.
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Old 25 January 2013, 09:56 AM   #5
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At my school we use a mix of three liquids, there's a portion of amonia, two portions of Mr. Clean (or soap, they use the brand Fantastic which is just a regular cleaning soap à la Windex) and three portions of water (no matter what's the quantity you want to have, those would be the portions).
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Old 25 January 2013, 10:03 AM   #6
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At my school we use a mix of three liquids, there's a portion of amonia, two portions of Mr. Clean (or soap, they use the brand Fantastic which is just a regular cleaning soap à la Windex) and three portions of water (no matter what's the quantity you want to have, those would be the portions).
Thx...that sounds tasty!
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Old 25 January 2013, 10:05 AM   #7
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Thx...that sounds tasty!
If you ever taste it let me know, I'd rather not give it a try first...
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Old 25 January 2013, 10:13 AM   #8
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I bought one...it will be here tomorrow...I'll let ya'll know.
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Old 25 January 2013, 10:14 AM   #9
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Are they much better than just using soap and water?
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Old 25 January 2013, 10:15 AM   #10
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Are they much better than just using soap and water?
Well...in theory they will vibrate out the "gunk" from inside the links. I'll let you know by Saturday.
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Old 25 January 2013, 10:25 AM   #11
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I use laundry detergent. The results are awesome.
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When I worked in a coffee shop I used to clean my jewelery with the espresso steam nozzle. If you have a mini one in your house, put bracelet in some water and just blast it. It will be HOT so remove with caution, but that would do a great job at getting the gunk out. I will caveat and say that I did get a Ultrasonic cleaner in the mail yesterday on recommendation from MJ and I'm excited to use it. I am also amazed at how my Rolex is STILL shining from the Veraet that I used the other day, WOW.

This is the one I got, came with raving reviews.
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Old 25 January 2013, 10:34 AM   #13
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Well...in theory they will vibrate out the "gunk" from inside the links. I'll let you know by Saturday.
Thank you. I am very interested.
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