1/3/2011 12:17:06 PMRichard B(92133:0)
I have some radios with a white stuff on them that look like mold. I have tried soaking them in bleach but it does not do much to clean up the knobs. Does any one have any better ideas?
1/3/2011 1:25:08 PMVince(92134:92133)
:I have some radios with a white stuff on them that look like mold. I have tried soaking them in bleach but it does not do much to clean up the knobs. Does any one have any better ideas?
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Did you try WD or similar oil? Works on removing lots of old grime...Good Luck
1/3/2011 1:39:11 PMWarren(92135:92134)
If this is really mold, try Borax hand soap powder. Mix a thick paste, apply and let sit a day. The Boron kills the roots of the mold deep, where bleach only does the surface.
1/3/2011 2:59:37 PMRichard B(92140:92133)
:I have some radios with a white stuff on them that look like mold. I have tried soaking them in bleach but it does not do much to clean up the knobs. Does any one have any better ideas?
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Thanks for your help.
1/16/2011 6:43:25 PMDaniel M.(92606:92140)
::I have some radios with a white stuff on them that look like mold. I have tried soaking them in bleach but it does not do much to clean up the knobs. Does any one have any better ideas?
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:Thanks for your help.
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Hi Richard,
I have used OXI Clean on radio knobs with very good results.Mix a fair amount in a pan with very hot water, make sure the knobs are completely covered with the mixed solution and let set for 2 hours.
1/18/2011 2:47:27 PMTony Bitetto(92645:92133)
Try sudsy ammonia. Or the regular stuff (comes in lemon, lavender, plain, etc) and mix with equal part of water then throw in a tiny bit of hand soap. Soak the knobs in this for 15 minutes, and you should see the white stuff just wipe off. It worked on an air conditioner (!) I had years ago. The wife wouldn't touch the knobs until I cleaned them, as well as the rest of the unit. Ammonia works well, and shouldn't cause problems for plastics.
1/18/2011 5:44:50 PMWalter(92647:92645)
This may not be mold, but an 'out-gassing' or chemical breakdown of the old plastic material.
They didn't have the stable polymers to work with that we enjoy today and never gave a thought about their plastics lasting 50 years or more.
I have to periodically have to wipe down dark colored knobs. The white deposits wipe off easily.