Re: Cleanup of Ethylene Glycol

I tried some vinegar, it helped a bit but the toughest stains were still
there. So I dug out some HCl and made an improvised glove from some plastic
wrap. A few drops dabbed on a cloth, removed the stains in seconds. I was
careful to avoid contact with the nearby metal.
Problem solved, thanks for your help!

Steve Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "Chris F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >Acid is probably out of the question, since the glass surfaces are
> >surrounded by metal. Probably steel or aluminum, if I had to guess. I
will
> >give vinegar a try though.
>
> On aluminum, be careful even with vinegar.
>
> It is possible that an EDTA solution might help, but without knowing
> what the deposit is, this is just a guess.
>
> Is mechanical removal (scrubbing, steel wool, etc) an option?
>
> Steve Turner
>
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