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5 November 2015, 08:09 PM | #1 |
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bracelet in dishwasher
Yesterday I once again removed my expl II bracelet to clean it with boiling hot water and dishwashing detergent and then a soft scrub. And I wondered what would happen if you were to put the bracelet in the dishwasher? These dishwasher cleaningtablets can be quite potent when I see how they clean our pots and pans:)
I expect that the SS would hold up well but are there any other considerations? TIA |
5 November 2015, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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never thought of that..maybe i'll test it out as well with my 14060M
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5 November 2015, 09:03 PM | #3 |
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I think I would rather buy a ultrasonic cleaner for $40. I would worry that the cleansing tablets would leave residue in the cracks.
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5 November 2015, 09:04 PM | #4 |
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I would venture to guess that those dishwasher pellets contain some sort of abrasive. Your watch band might be fine with that but the link pins and spring bars might not like it too much.
Personally, I wouldn't do it. I like cleaning my band by hand with a soft toothbrush and hand soap. I'll put it in the ultrasonic every six months or so. |
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5 November 2015, 10:16 PM | #6 |
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What on earth are you doing to the watch that it requires this type of cleaning?
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5 November 2015, 10:49 PM | #7 |
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I bet your dog looks worried.
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6 November 2015, 12:04 AM | #9 |
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Sounds like a great idea until it drops into the rotating part and wrecks the bracelet and dishwasher. Meh, personally I do not do stuff like that as my days of taking risks are in the past.
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6 November 2015, 12:15 AM | #10 |
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WOW! Sounds like a great idea!! I always wondered if there was an easier way than running it under warm water and some dishwashing soap!!
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6 November 2015, 01:08 AM | #12 |
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I must be one of the rare mingers that has never washed a watch bracelet then !
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6 November 2015, 01:10 AM | #13 |
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Stainless steel silverware develops hairline scratches/swirls over time from the dishwasher and its detergents. I imagine the same would happen with a bracelet. But certainly you could eat off it.
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6 November 2015, 01:27 AM | #14 |
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Nope, soap and water, or if you want to get fancy there are sprays that are fantastic. I wouldn't put a watch part of any kind in the dishwasher.
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You've got to be kidding? if not, then just follow the manufacturers instructions.... works for me ;)
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I did just that, dishwasher will probably work just fine, but I like fiddling around from time to time giving my watches a thorough cleaning using the ultrasonic.
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6 November 2015, 02:28 AM | #17 |
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Lower grades of stainless can be etched by whatever is in those tablets. Probably not an issue for Rolex steel but why take a chance when inexpensive ultrasonic cleaner does such a good job.
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Interesting thought but I would just wash it by hand.
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6 November 2015, 02:58 AM | #20 |
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I think as long as you didn't use a detergent or pellet, it'd be completely fine. Mine has a small plastic box that fits on the upper rack for really small items, don't see why this would hurt at all.
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6 November 2015, 03:30 AM | #21 |
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i would suggest anyone trying this do so by using the upper rack only, not the lower rack. also make sure you spray it with cool water after it has run through the band will be hot.
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Someone is nuts....just saying.....
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6 November 2015, 04:36 AM | #23 |
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Dishwashers are made for cleaning dried food off dishes and silverware. I think cleaning a bracelet in there would be foolish and not do any better than a soft toothbrush, warm water and a little Dawn or similar. I would not want dishwasher soap residue or hard water stains on my bracelet. Just sayin'
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6 November 2015, 05:50 AM | #24 |
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It will be fine, as long as you dry it in the Microwave afterward to make sure there's no water remaining.
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6 November 2015, 06:53 AM | #25 |
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If it's good enough for the Georg Jensen cutlery! I would think seriously unnecessary but would work fine.
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6 November 2015, 07:00 AM | #26 |
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I hand wash my Georg Jensen and my Rolexs... I value my pieces - honestly, am I ocd or something?
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6 November 2015, 07:45 AM | #27 |
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Dishwasher? ... Really?
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6 November 2015, 07:54 AM | #28 |
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How about some warm water, a soft brush, liquid soap? Or use VERAET.
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6 November 2015, 07:55 AM | #29 |
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6 November 2015, 08:04 AM | #30 |
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Okay lets cut the BS. The true test is to put the whole watch in the dishwasher, 55 degrees C normal cycle, it should be fine, not the equivalent of 10 atmospheres surely.
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