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Maine Man

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Simple Green question
« on: March 31, 2008, 04:00:17 AM »
Hey guys.  I picked up some simple green and wanted to know what mixture do most of you guys use to dilute it for cleaning your equipment?  I have heard guys say that they use a simple green, alcohol, and water mixture, but wanted to get responses from some of you guys who have had success with it.  Please let me know, thanks!!
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2008, 09:03:20 AM »
ahh~  What about 409?  That seems to work really well and I have a few Ebonite balls that has not died yet while using 409 after every set.

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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2008, 11:00:20 AM »
409 is a good and approved cleaner as well.
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2008, 08:06:44 PM »
anybody mix 409 and simple green and alcohol, maybe a little water?
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2008, 08:13:25 PM »
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anybody mix 409 and simple green and alcohol, maybe a little water?
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Since household alcohol already has water in it, why add more water to the mix?

Just use SG plus household isopropyl alcohol.

I ask yet again???????????????????????


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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #20 on: April 07, 2008, 08:25:57 PM »
I've been using Simple Green concentrate full strength for the last couple of years and it works great. It's kind of rough on the skin so I wouldn't recommend it as a hand lotion.
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2008, 08:28:54 PM »
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anybody mix 409 and simple green and alcohol, maybe a little water?
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Since household alcohol already has water in it, why add more water to the mix?

Just use SG plus household isopropyl alcohol.

I ask yet again???????????????????????



Not everyone feels the need to use it at full strength since it's the more costly ingredient.  I know I use 91% isopropyl alcohol, so it's not as "watery" as the 70% more commonly utilized.
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #22 on: April 07, 2008, 08:37:39 PM »
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jmac, i use equal sixths of simple green, rubbing alcohol, and water.


You must prefer the container being half empty then...
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I was beginning to think this forum was an effort in how not to do math...equal halves of A, B, C...then sixths of A, B, C...

Try this formula (you'll get a full bottle!!)...1/3 Simple Green, 1/3 H2O, 1/3 91% alcohol.  Been using it for years and have excellent success!
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #23 on: April 07, 2008, 10:24:51 PM »
more like an attempt to be funny........
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #24 on: April 08, 2008, 05:24:23 AM »
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more like an attempt to be funny........


it worked...I was LMAO !
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #25 on: April 08, 2008, 02:19:05 PM »
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Lanemasters cleaner is nothing special. It is just really strong alcohol. Industrial grade I'm sure. I do not want to use anything that is flammable on my balls.

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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #26 on: April 08, 2008, 02:26:04 PM »
Equal parts of:

alcohol
clear ammonia
clear vinegar

in a spray bottle will do the trick.

simple green will leave a soap film on a bowling ball.


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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #27 on: April 08, 2008, 05:19:23 PM »
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simple green will leave a soap film on a bowling ball.


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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #28 on: April 08, 2008, 10:15:07 PM »
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Equal parts of:

alcohol
clear ammonia
clear vinegar

in a spray bottle will do the trick.

simple green will leave a soap film on a bowling ball.

 


Mixing vinegar and ammonia together does nothing towards cleaning because when mixing the two together, they neutralize each other.
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #29 on: April 09, 2008, 10:43:35 PM »
Windex anybody???  maybe with a few other ingredients?
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Re: Simple Green question
« Reply #30 on: April 09, 2008, 10:46:07 PM »
lighter fluid and a brillo pad, anyone????
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