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Title: Simple Green question
Post by: Maine Man 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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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Cambumbo on March 31, 2008, 12:07:39 PM
An equal third of each (SG, alcohol and water) works great.
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Maine Man on March 31, 2008, 12:18:57 PM
thank you, that is what I was going to try, but wanted some confirmation before doing it.  Thanks again for the quick response Cambumbo.
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: LeftyHomer10 on March 31, 2008, 12:26:38 PM
Ugh, I'm so jealous that you actually found some Simple Green! I've been looking all around and I can't find any. Half the stores, when I ask them about it, have no idea what I'm talking about.
Maybe I need to take a road trip to Maine..
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: azguy on March 31, 2008, 12:39:50 PM
Simple Green is usually best found in Automotive sections of most stores. ( Wal Mart, K Mart, Target, most food stores if they have an automotive section) as well as Auto Zone, Pep Boys, Checker etc.
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: J_Mac on March 31, 2008, 06:19:51 PM
As good as this mixture is... I've come across "belt" marks that it doesn't even touch, so I picked up some Powerhouse ball cleaner since when I tested most of the  products in the shop on the marks, that's the only thing that "dissolved" them without having to use a ton of elbow grease.  That didn't include the Legends cleaner that people rave and caution about though.

Could I have used acetone? Sure... but I'll be damned if I'm going to carry an illegal "cleaner" around in my bowling bags.
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Rileybowler on March 31, 2008, 06:21:20 PM
Home Depot also sells it
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: azguy on March 31, 2008, 06:31:53 PM
J Mac, Simple Green is a good "everday" cleaner. I had that problem a while back and worked on my own "mixture". Ever since then, belt marks come right off without hard rubbing.
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: shelley on March 31, 2008, 09:46:54 PM
quote:
An equal third of each (SG, alcohol and water) works great.


Better to use equal halves of Simple Green, alcohol, and water.

SH
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: J_Mac on March 31, 2008, 10:04:30 PM
quote:
quote:
An equal third of each (SG, alcohol and water) works great.


Better to use equal halves of Simple Green, alcohol, and water.

SH


And just where did you learn your math at?  LOL
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: DON DRAPER on March 31, 2008, 10:17:47 PM
jmac, i use equal sixths of simple green, rubbing alcohol, and water.
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: sdbowler on March 31, 2008, 10:25:27 PM
The mixture I use to use had a very small amount of rubbing alcohol. I would guess maybe a little less then 1/4 of the bottle was simple green and the rest was water. I can't remember the amounts off hand but if I was to grab a larger spray bottle I would be able to pour the amounts in.
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: J_Mac on March 31, 2008, 10:30:42 PM
quote:
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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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: charlest on April 01, 2008, 06:51:00 AM
Since ho0usehold alcohol already has water in it, why add more water to the mix?

Just use SG plus household isopropyl alcohol.
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Cambumbo on April 01, 2008, 08:54:53 AM
I use water to slow down the evaporation rate of the alcohol.
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: arashi300 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.

Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Cambumbo on April 01, 2008, 11:00:20 AM
409 is a good and approved cleaner as well.
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Trackoholic on April 07, 2008, 08:06:44 PM
anybody mix 409 and simple green and alcohol, maybe a little water?
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: charlest on April 07, 2008, 08:13:25 PM
quote:
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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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Rodan 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.
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: J_Mac on April 07, 2008, 08:28:54 PM
quote:
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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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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: 700Virgin on April 07, 2008, 08:37:39 PM
quote:
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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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"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice."  Bill Cosby
"Never argue with an idiot. They bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."


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!
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: DON DRAPER on April 07, 2008, 10:24:51 PM
more like an attempt to be funny........
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: 700Virgin on April 08, 2008, 05:24:23 AM
quote:
more like an attempt to be funny........


it worked...I was LMAO !
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: charlest on April 08, 2008, 02:19:05 PM
quote:
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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Angus


I don't want to eat or use anything that can cause cancer, but then I'd starve to death ...
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: robospare 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.


Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: JohnP on April 08, 2008, 05:19:23 PM
quote:
simple green will leave a soap film on a bowling ball.


That's why I finish up by wiping the ball with a wet paper towel before drying it.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Brickguy221 on April 08, 2008, 10:15:07 PM
quote:
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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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: Trackoholic on April 09, 2008, 10:43:35 PM
Windex anybody???  maybe with a few other ingredients?
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Title: Re: Simple Green question
Post by: charlest on April 09, 2008, 10:46:07 PM
lighter fluid and a brillo pad, anyone????
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