I have a 1940 Zenith 10-S-491 console. The grill cloth is dirty and needs cleaning. Any recommendations as to how to accomplish this? Would a dry cleaner be able to clean without damaging it? I have some identical (damaged) spare cloth from another radio that I was planning on testing first.

Thanks,

Steve

:I have a 1940 Zenith 10-S-491 console. The grill cloth is dirty and needs cleaning. Any recommendations as to how to accomplish this? Would a dry cleaner be able to clean without damaging it? I have some identical (damaged) spare cloth from another radio that I was planning on testing first.
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:Thanks,
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:Steve

Steve,
If you can fully remove the cloth from the cabinet, I have had very good luck with soaking it in a mild solution of carpet cleaner. Try not to scrub the cloth as it sometimes gets very fragile with age. Repeated soaking with gentle agitation and rinsing gives good results to remove all those years of dust cigarette smoke etc.
Lay it out flat and gently pat dry . I also use an iron on a low temp through a towel to further dry and remove wrinkles.
Good luck.
Jon.

::I have a 1940 Zenith 10-S-491 console. The grill cloth is dirty and needs cleaning. Any recommendations as to how to accomplish this? Would a dry cleaner be able to clean without damaging it? I have some identical (damaged) spare cloth from another radio that I was planning on testing first.
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::Thanks,
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::Steve
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:Steve,
:If you can fully remove the cloth from the cabinet, I have had very good luck with soaking it in a mild solution of carpet cleaner. Try not to scrub the cloth as it sometimes gets very fragile with age. Repeated soaking with gentle agitation and rinsing gives good results to remove all those years of dust cigarette smoke etc.
:Lay it out flat and gently pat dry . I also use an iron on a low temp through a towel to further dry and remove wrinkles.
:Good luck.
:Jon.

Sounds good. Thank you. -Steve

:::I have a 1940 Zenith 10-S-491 console. The grill cloth is dirty and needs cleaning. Any recommendations as to how to accomplish this? Would a dry cleaner be able to clean without damaging it? I have some identical (damaged) spare cloth from another radio that I was planning on testing first.
:::
:::Thanks,
:::
:::Steve
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::Steve,
::If you can fully remove the cloth from the cabinet, I have had very good luck with soaking it in a mild solution of carpet cleaner. Try not to scrub the cloth as it sometimes gets very fragile with age. Repeated soaking with gentle agitation and rinsing gives good results to remove all those years of dust cigarette smoke etc.
::Lay it out flat and gently pat dry . I also use an iron on a low temp through a towel to further dry and remove wrinkles.
::Good luck.
::Jon.
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:Sounds good. Thank you. -Steve

Steven,

How about Woolite? It is supposed to clean/wash delicate items of cloth.

Radiodoc

::::I have a 1940 Zenith 10-S-491 console. The grill cloth is dirty and needs cleaning. Any recommendations as to how to accomplish this? Would a dry cleaner be able to clean without damaging it? I have some identical (damaged) spare cloth from another radio that I was planning on testing first.
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::::Thanks,
::::
::::Steve
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:::Steve,
:::If you can fully remove the cloth from the cabinet, I have had very good luck with soaking it in a mild solution of carpet cleaner. Try not to scrub the cloth as it sometimes gets very fragile with age. Repeated soaking with gentle agitation and rinsing gives good results to remove all those years of dust cigarette smoke etc.
:::Lay it out flat and gently pat dry . I also use an iron on a low temp through a towel to further dry and remove wrinkles.
:::Good luck.
:::Jon.
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::Sounds good. Thank you. -Steve
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:Steven,
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:How about Woolite? It is supposed to clean/wash delicate items of cloth.
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:Radiodoc

I took the cloth to the dry cleaners and they said they did not feel it could be cleaned that way without damage. I am not willing to chance it on their recommendation. I will try something at home.

-Steve
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:I have a 1940 Zenith 10-S-491 console. The grill cloth is dirty and needs cleaning. Any recommendations as to how to accomplish this? Would a dry cleaner be able to clean without damaging it? I have some identical (damaged) spare cloth from another radio that I was planning on testing first.
:
:Thanks,
:
:Steve

::I have a 1940 Zenith 10-S-491 console. The grill cloth is dirty and needs cleaning. Any recommendations as to how to accomplish this? Would a dry cleaner be able to clean without damaging it? I have some identical (damaged) spare cloth from another radio that I was planning on testing first.
::
::Thanks,
::
::Steve

Steve

I usually clean grillcloths with washing up liquid. Brush on gently with a soft paint brush. Rinse off the bubbles under a running tap. Keep thew cloth on the mounting frame though. Leave to dry naturally.

Frank Goddard. doncaster England