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Hunter87 · 2 September 2018, 09:48 PM

Hi all I’d like to share with you a kitchen cleaning / degreaser product I have been using recently that’s been very effective at cleaning my watches. It’s very cheap at £3 for a big bottle. It’s very mild and doesn’t leave any Nasty residue or smell when you wash it off either.

padi56 · 2 September 2018, 10:38 PM

Myself have just used plain old soap and water for the past 40 years, as long as any soap product does not harm your skin then it will be fine for SS or any metal.No need for some of the fancy watch Foo Foo spray products and special wiping cloths.

brandrea · 2 September 2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Myself have just used plain old soap and water for the past 40 years, as long as any soap product does not harm your skin then it will be fine for SS or any metal.No need for some of the fancy watch Foo Foo spray products and special wiping cloths.

Ditto

AMEX · 15 November 2018, 04:11 PM

I use engine degreaser or WD40 works a treat ;) jokes

SearChart · 15 November 2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Myself have just used plain old soap and water for the past 40 years, as long as any soap product does not harm your skin then it will be fine for SS or any metal.No need for some of the fancy watch Foo Foo spray products and special wiping cloths.

^^

Soap, water & a soft cloth is all you need.

Widows Son · 15 November 2018, 08:44 PM

I use scrubbing bubbles and a baby tooth brush, cheap and effective.

SDRider · 15 November 2018, 10:00 PM

Dish soap and a microfiber cloth.

Dr. Robert · 16 November 2018, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Myself have just used plain old soap and water for the past 40 years, as long as any soap product does not harm your skin then it will be fine for SS or any metal.No need for some of the fancy watch Foo Foo spray products and special wiping cloths.

My man!

My preferred method, if there’s no soap or water......a quick lick of the crystal, wipe with 100% Pima cotton t shirt, voila...good to go!

tudorbaja27 · 16 November 2018, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

My man!

My preferred method, if there’s no soap or water......a quick lick of the crystal, wipe with 100% Pima cotton t shirt, voila...good to go!

This can also be described as the "on-the-go cleaning method"

Bigblu10 · 16 November 2018, 02:39 AM

Dawn dish soap. If it is mild enough to clean crude oil off wildlife, it is good enough for my watches

The Libertine · 16 November 2018, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SDRider

Dish soap and a microfiber cloth.

Works for me too!

Rolex addict · 16 November 2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Dawn dish soap. If it is mild enough to clean crude oil off wildlife, it is good enough for my watches

Exactly!!!

Chester01 · 16 November 2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Myself have just used plain old soap and water for the past 40 years, as long as any soap product does not harm your skin then it will be fine for SS or any metal.No need for some of the fancy watch Foo Foo spray products and special wiping cloths.

Yep, same for me. Occasional toothbruch for the nooks and cranies.

Jonnyj · 16 November 2018, 06:49 AM

Mild liquid soap soft tooth brush works awesome also !!

swils8610 · 16 November 2018, 07:19 AM

I’m a Wrist Clean Vaeret junkie. Love the stuff.

MinMay · 16 November 2018, 07:54 AM

I don't mix the word "cheap" with Rolex...just me :) . If I can afford Rolex, then I should be able to afford a nice cleaner :)

Valenciawatchrepair · 16 November 2018, 11:42 AM

If you're going to "upgrade" anything in your cleaning arsenal, get an ultrasonic machine. Spraying and wiping does very little compared to the deep cleaning power of an ultrasonic.

superdog · 16 November 2018, 12:03 PM

You guys all talk like you are badass.

Water. That’s it. Works great. Nothing wise needed.

Rolex addict · 16 November 2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

You guys all talk like you are badass.

Water. That’s it. Works great. Nothing wise needed.

Dawn has an amine oxide in there that really cuts grease and grime. Perfect for removing sweat and oils from your skin. And it’s cheap!!

Valenciawatchrepair · 17 November 2018, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

You guys all talk like you are badass.

Water. That’s it. Works great. Nothing wise needed.

Yeah, I guess I'll just switch to water when crap like this comes in to my shop.

superdog · 17 November 2018, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Dawn has an amine oxide in there that really cuts grease and grime. Perfect for removing sweat and oils from your skin. And it’s cheap!!

Ha.

Yeah, I was just being playful talking tough. From time to time I use some shampoo or dish washer detergent, let it soak, and then gently brush it.

superdog · 17 November 2018, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Valenciawatchrepair

Yeah, I guess I'll just switch to water when crap like this comes in to my shop.

Yeah. Well, clearly your profession requires some serious stuff.

I can’t imagine what you must see. And what you must use to clean it off.

Valenciawatchrepair · 17 November 2018, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Yeah. Well, clearly your profession requires some serious stuff.

I can’t imagine what you must see. And what you must use to clean it off.

Ugh. Between lugs I've seen some pretty nasty stuff. And some leather/cloth/etc straps....OMG the smell.

breitlings · 17 November 2018, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

You guys all talk like you are badass.

Water. That’s it. Works great. Nothing wise needed.

Water? Just sunlight for me.

Burlington · 17 November 2018, 05:48 AM

Haha

I prefer the air clean method. No need for liquids at all

SearChart · 17 November 2018, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Valenciawatchrepair

Ugh. Between lugs I've seen some pretty nasty stuff. And some leather/cloth/etc straps....OMG the smell.

Heh, the ones that never get cleaned.... Yeah water won't do sh!te

SearChart · 17 November 2018, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Yeah. Well, clearly your profession requires some serious stuff.

I can’t imagine what you must see. And what you must use to clean it off.

Brother, some watches are filthy beyond imagination...

superdog · 17 November 2018, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

Water? Just sunlight for me.

I just laughed super hard at this.

Touché good sir. Touché. Well played.

GeoffEff · 17 November 2018, 06:58 AM

Just using Dawn and water at the moment. As many have mentioned, though, with serious filth something else will be needed.

Chewbacca · 18 November 2018, 05:24 AM

As said many times...

Shampoo and water and sometimes an old toothbrush works for me.

My wife uses denture cleaning tablets in water for her jewelry and if I’m not around to wash her Rolex, it goes in the denture tablet bath too.

It works great and everything smells minty.

2 September 2018, 10:38 PM	#2
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superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,681	You guys all talk like you are badass. Water. That’s it. Works great. Nothing wise needed. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

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Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Haha I prefer the air clean method. No need for liquids at all __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

15 November 2018, 04:11 PM	#4
AMEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 19	I use engine degreaser or WD40 works a treat ;) jokes

15 November 2018, 08:44 PM	#6
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	I use scrubbing bubbles and a baby tooth brush, cheap and effective.

15 November 2018, 10:00 PM	#7
SDRider Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Julian Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Rolex 116613LB Posts: 1,908	Dish soap and a microfiber cloth.

16 November 2018, 02:39 AM	#10
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Dawn dish soap. If it is mild enough to clean crude oil off wildlife, it is good enough for my watches

16 November 2018, 06:49 AM	#14
Jonnyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Jonny Location: West Coast-Denver Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 708	Mild liquid soap soft tooth brush works awesome also !!

16 November 2018, 07:19 AM	#15
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,991	I’m a Wrist Clean Vaeret junkie. Love the stuff.

16 November 2018, 07:54 AM	#16
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	I don't mix the word "cheap" with Rolex...just me :) . If I can afford Rolex, then I should be able to afford a nice cleaner :)

16 November 2018, 11:42 AM	#17
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	If you're going to "upgrade" anything in your cleaning arsenal, get an ultrasonic machine. Spraying and wiping does very little compared to the deep cleaning power of an ultrasonic.

17 November 2018, 06:58 AM	#29
GeoffEff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Geoff Location: NH Posts: 247	Just using Dawn and water at the moment. As many have mentioned, though, with serious filth something else will be needed.

18 November 2018, 05:24 AM	#30
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	As said many times... Shampoo and water and sometimes an old toothbrush works for me. My wife uses denture cleaning tablets in water for her jewelry and if I’m not around to wash her Rolex, it goes in the denture tablet bath too. It works great and everything smells minty.

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