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Posted by Sara Serine Orton (Member # 208) on 04-12-2000, 10:48 AM:
How would I go about cleaning platters? Is there any special solution or cleaner available? I know our platters are filthy and I want to get them VERY VERY clean.
Posted by Ken Layton (Member # 133) on 04-12-2000, 11:07 AM:
99% rubbing alcohol should do quite nicely to clean the decks.
Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 04-12-2000, 12:26 PM:
What type of platters? They are all different.
Posted by Sara Serine Orton (Member # 208) on 04-12-2000, 12:37 PM:
They are ORC platters... I know, you're all jealous. HA HA HA...
Posted by Michael Barry (Member # 237) on 04-12-2000, 01:18 PM:
O R they? 
(Love that line from 'Rushmore'!)
Posted by Aaron Mehocic (Member # 15) on 04-12-2000, 09:40 PM:
I use a general soap and water mixture on our platter decks (both painted and unpainted). NEVER, NEVER, NEVER wax any platter decks or use armor-all paint protector on any deck surface.
Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 04-13-2000, 02:03 AM:
ORC platters? I'm sorry to hear that. Check Ken's post above, but be sparing with the amount.
Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 04-14-2000, 02:52 PM:
Usually we use Windex or 409. Just make sure the platers are completely dry before you use them.
Posted by Pat Moore (Member # 380) on 04-16-2000, 10:45 AM:
All these are good suggestions, Sarah. Just DON'T use any type of polish, the film will slide all over the place. I used to have best luck with Windex -- 409 leaves a film that seemed a little slick.Pat
Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 04-18-2000, 12:20 AM:
Windex or 409.... Those were in order of preference. I agree about the possibility of a film when using 409. That's why I said to make sure the deck is completely dry.
Posted by Bryan Redemske (Member # 354) on 04-18-2000, 08:56 AM:
wipe it down with a damp cloth to get the dust off the top, make sure it's dry and then go at it with the 409. works for me.