Best way to clean systainers?

[3PedalMINI]

after 2 or so years of use and abuse my systainers are in desperate need of a cleaning.

Anyone found a good way to clean these up?ive tried all of my car care products but nothing is working well. tried 3M citrus base cleaner and it didn't touch them.

 

[semenza]

If you really need to get stuff off ..............................  PVC pipe cleaner will take anything off. BUT be careful.  It is actually wiping away the plastic surface.  Do some testing on the bottom first to see how you like it. Don't make lots of swirling motions you will get a swirled surface. Just wipe in straight deliberate motions. It will also give the surface a bit of gloss.

I have used it to clean really stuck stuff. And also to remove printed  names etc.

Seth

 

[Len Coleman]

quick google  search finds the answer....or not.

 

[tbellemare]

There are a lot of things in the life of a systainer that can make them less than presentable.

I only know one thing that consistently brings them back to, "like new". The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can work wonders.

Tom

 

[h.gil]

There are a lot of things in the life of a systainer that can make them less than presentable.

I only know one thing that consistently brings them back to, "like new". The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can work wonders.

Tom

That's what I use, good old Melamine Sponges. I buy the no-name.

 

[alkaline]

Use cryogenic cleaning unit. But be careful, because it removes the green.

[wink]

 

[wow]

There are a lot of things in the life of a systainer that can make them less than presentable.

I only know one thing that consistently brings them back to, "like new". The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can work wonders.

Tom

Since the Magic Eraser is actually a vert fine abrasive, have you noticed any issues on the Systiners you have cleaned? For instance, if you put a Systainer on which you've used the Magic Eraser in a stack of Systainers, do you notice any difference between the two?

 

[mastercabman]

You guys clean your cases?
Don't hang around me,i will make you cry!

 

[teocaf]

Festool Shinex

 

[Michael Kellough]

Long ago someone posted the solution and very impressive results but I can't find that.

Did find this at Apartment Therapy

"Yellowing of ABS plastic is reversible, despite the claims above.

Search for retr0brite , which is a public-domain process involving hydrogen peroxide, oxyclean (or similar), and UV (sunlight) to revers the oxidation of bromines in the plastic.

Coating ABS with a clear finish that prevents air from reaching the surface will prevent it getting yellow again."  LearFeff

The process he refers to is .here at Retro Fixes.

 

[Sparktrician]

You guys clean your cases?
Don't hang around me,i will make you cry!

Most of my work is in finished homes.  I get more positive customer comments when I come in with everything sparkling clean, take the time to wipe down the wheels of my Sysroll before entering, and put on shoe covers.  I seldom need them, but the impression counts as much as leaving my work area spotless before I depart the premises.  One customer asked if I had just bought these toolboxes (meaning Systainers), to which I replied. "No, they're at least 3 years old and used regularly."  

 

[tbellemare]

There are a lot of things in the life of a systainer that can make them less than presentable.

I only know one thing that consistently brings them back to, "like new". The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can work wonders.

Tom

Since the Magic Eraser is actually a vert fine abrasive, have you noticed any issues on the Systiners you have cleaned? For instance, if you put a Systainer on which you've used the Magic Eraser in a stack of Systainers, do you notice any difference between the two?

Although I'm aware that melamine foam is a very fine abrasive, I have cleaned several systainers with them and can't tell where I scrubbed. My guess is that the ABS of the systainers is harder than the foam.

Tom

 

[alkaline]

So again.



This is the most effective method of cleaning anything. At the same time very delicate to clean surfaces. Green color of the banner Festool but also removed, it is necessary to be careful. Equipment is a common occurrence for companies in the automotive industry, printers, as well as food production. Certainly can be rented. The time needed to clean up one systajneru can be estimated at about 10 to 15 minutes. Good luck.

[smile] [wink] [smile]

 

[Thunderchyld]

I'll second the capabilities of the Dry Ice blaster, but dang those things are expensive.  I was looking at buying one a few years back, right around the time the state's smoking ban came into effect.  Did wind up renting one for two jobs.  It was kind of strange, watching things basically change color as you spray em down and the grime just peeled off.  Utterly amazing on the grease hood.  I'm used to cleaning restaurant hoods using gallons of degreaser and a hot-water capable pressure washer.  Messy as all get out, you usually need to plastic off so you don't splatter, and better wear coveralls, mask, etc.  The grease pretty much fell off using the dry ice blaster.  Definitely one aspect where the temp being so low was advantageous, the grease coming off seemed solidly congealed, even a little powdery.  Rapidly turned back to grime on the sheet we laid down to catch it, but that was expected.

 

[alkaline]

I'll second the capabilities of the Dry Ice blaster, but dang those things are expensive.  I was looking at buying one a few years back, right around the time the state's smoking ban came into effect.  Did wind up renting one for two jobs.  It was kind of strange, watching things basically change color as you spray em down and the grime just peeled off.  Utterly amazing on the grease hood.  I'm used to cleaning restaurant hoods using gallons of degreaser and a hot-water capable pressure washer.  Messy as all get out, you usually need to plastic off so you don't splatter, and better wear coveralls, mask, etc.  The grease pretty much fell off using the dry ice blaster.  Definitely one aspect where the temp being so low was advantageous, the grease coming off seemed solidly congealed, even a little powdery.  Rapidly turned back to grime on the sheet we laid down to catch it, but that was expected.

Yes the price is not negligible. But at a cost that is here lovingly spent on brand is relative.
Abrasive effects are directly proportional to the setting and the type of nozzle.

[wink]

 

[bwiele]

Do a web search for a product called Oil Flo Safety Solvent and order it.  I use this stuff for everything from cleaning up the wheels of my car when I swap between winters and summers, cleaning marks off of various plastics, and even used it to clean up some glue residue on some interior leather of a Ferrari left behind by a warning decal.  The stuff is awesome.  No affiliation.

 

[alkaline]

Within the cheapest ways I'd try this:

http://www.benmanind.com/floor_detail.aspx?prod_item_no=BTTB1

 

[semenza]

OK, those melamine sponges look handy.  The peroxide method is definitely cool. And the Oil Flow Safety Solvent  looks useful. All should be better than the PVC cleaner.

Seth

 

[fdengel]

CT22

 

[alkaline]

OK, those melamine sponges look handy.  The peroxide method is definitely cool. And the Oil Flow Safety Solvent  looks useful. All should be better than the PVC cleaner.

Seth

When I have more time I will show you how it was going to do with PVC Cleaner. (The oldest box which I of 2001). By that time, I wish you all the best. 

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