Hi,
I've been considering dipping my big toe into the world of ultrasonic cleaners. Specifically, using an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning the toys we like to use at the range. It seems like there's a LOT of misinformation online so I thought I'd ask here.
(1) What type of cleaning solution do you use and why? I've been reading that some are better than others. Many have said that cleaning solutions like Simple Green or "Purple Power" or "Purple Magic" are the cat's meow OR that they are either caustic to the metal (e.g. aluminum-framed) in the toys and/or harmful to the finish (e.g. blued or nickeled). I'm not sure what the truth is! A buddy of mine uses either a 90/10 Ballistol/water mix or a 80/20 Ballistol/water mix and has been pleased with it. His reasoning is that the minimal water will evaporate if the solution is hot enough while cleaning and leave a thin film of Ballistol to protect the metal and inner workings of the toys. His logic seems sound . . .
(2) Regardless of cleaning solution used, has ultrasonic cleaning negatively affected any toys in anyway? I've heard that aluminum-framed toys shouldn't be cleaned in ultrasonic cleaners because the ultrasonic waves can weaken the metal but many said it's OK. What do you say?
(3) Are there any "don'ts" with respect to ultrasonic cleaners and toys?
Thanks in advance,
Don
Charlotte, NC
I've been considering dipping my big toe into the world of ultrasonic cleaners. Specifically, using an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning the toys we like to use at the range. It seems like there's a LOT of misinformation online so I thought I'd ask here.
(1) What type of cleaning solution do you use and why? I've been reading that some are better than others. Many have said that cleaning solutions like Simple Green or "Purple Power" or "Purple Magic" are the cat's meow OR that they are either caustic to the metal (e.g. aluminum-framed) in the toys and/or harmful to the finish (e.g. blued or nickeled). I'm not sure what the truth is! A buddy of mine uses either a 90/10 Ballistol/water mix or a 80/20 Ballistol/water mix and has been pleased with it. His reasoning is that the minimal water will evaporate if the solution is hot enough while cleaning and leave a thin film of Ballistol to protect the metal and inner workings of the toys. His logic seems sound . . .
(2) Regardless of cleaning solution used, has ultrasonic cleaning negatively affected any toys in anyway? I've heard that aluminum-framed toys shouldn't be cleaned in ultrasonic cleaners because the ultrasonic waves can weaken the metal but many said it's OK. What do you say?
(3) Are there any "don'ts" with respect to ultrasonic cleaners and toys?
Thanks in advance,
Don
Charlotte, NC