Author Topic: switching to to 409 for cleaning?? (Read 5049 times)

bigfoot · « **on:** November 20, 2003, 02:30:52 AM »

I'm considering switching to Formula 409 for basic cleaning after each session.
I currently use Ebonite Powerhouse Energizer cleaner and it seems to work well.
However, if the 409 works just as good, I'll switch since it's much cheaper and I seem go be going through the Energizer at a rapid pace lately.
My question is which specific type of 409 is the way to go? 409 Orange Clean specificly seems to be mentioned quite a bit in past postings. I'd also try Simple Green too. Do you use this stuff straight or mix with water?

Thanks!

charlest · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2003, 07:37:53 PM »

not to be insulting or anything, but I think you're overthinking this. Most household degreasers will break down the oil on the surface of the ball and used with a decent terry cloth towel will clean it well. It's cheap enough; why dilute it more? Simple Green or 409 anything, as long as it says "degreaser", should work fine. Life is difficult enough as it is.
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bigfoot · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2003, 10:07:38 PM »

no problem, I've just heard about people doing a 50/50 mix or something. I thought that maybe the stuff was too strong for bowling ball coverstocks if it wasn't diluted a bit.

seadrive · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2003, 09:44:41 AM »

I don't think straight Simple Green will hurt a ball's coverstock, but it's probably stronger than you need it to be. If you have an empty spray bottle hanging around, mix it 50-50 with water. Or just use 409 straight from the bottle. Both work fine.
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Author Topic: switching to to 409 for cleaning?? (Read 5049 times)

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