CLEANING

Hey Folks,

I think it was on one of these boards that someone posted a link to a tutorial restoring a cheap 70's Sound Design component stereo. The instructor mentioned that he dissolved Baking Soda in some water and used it to clean the speaker cabinets. Has anyone ever heard of this?

I know that stuff like baking soda and vinegar (not necessarily together) have multiple uses. Has anyone heard of, or used, the baking soda and water mixture to clean cabinets? If not, what do you folks use like Murphy's Oil Soap and products by Formby? Just curious. --BB

Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona

Bobby,
I have used baking soda/warm water, to clean jukeboxes--both inside and out, with good results--
Ron Rich

Thanks so much, Ron.

So, this is something you've used on metal and wood (maybe simulated) surfaces? This would be great for cleaning/rinsing before applying whatever polishing agent you decide to choose. I have different products, but was just curious about the baking soda thing. Thanks again. --BB

Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona

i Bobby,
Yes--it's a preliminary, or "basic" cleaner--On "finished wood" I would rinse well, and follow it up with a good wax--
Ron

I am also reading where guys are using Go-Jo plain or Permatex (no pumice or orange) plain hand cleaner on old wood surfaces to remove grime, smoke, and just about everything else. It is all wiped off and left to sit for a few days to air after which it is followed up with a coat or two of Butcher's Amber (my favorite) or Johnson's Paste wax. The results are amazing. Check it out online.

IF, you are going to use a "past wax", I urge you to try "TreeWax". If still made (?), it is the finest wax that money can buy ! ( full disclosure here--My Great Uncle "invented" it, and produced it for years--His "kids" sold the company at least 25 years ago-- I still have three or four cans of it from "way back when"--) Ron Rich