Weird VCR Situation...

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by Ed in Tx

I've had situations where some sticky sugary goo stuff got on the heads and the only thing that would dissolve it was plain ol' water.

I always thought water would work also to remove stuff..... As long as you let it dry completly before applying power!!

[JohnCT]

Originally Posted by Ed in Tx

I've had situations where some sticky sugary goo stuff got on the heads and the only thing that would dissolve it was plain ol' water.

Water can often be the very best solvent in certain situations.

I remember calling my brother (research chemist) and asked him about some battery leakage deposits I could not remove, and I tried all sorts of stuff I had around the shop, including stuff that would melt plastic.

He asked if I tried water. I didn't figure water would budge it if the aggressive stuff I used couldn't, but I put warm water on a q-tip and the stuff just dissolved away.

John