What kind of stamp cleaner?

[maslex]

I've used both Stampin Up and Close to my Heart. Just wondering if Michael's sells it and if it's any good?

[gregzgurl]

I know that they used to carry one by Stampendous, but I've been using other things for so long that I haven't looked for it in ages. A lot of people make their own (including me). Here's a thread that discusses various formulas:
Recipe for homemade stamp cleaner by Toomanystamps at Splitcoaststampers
I use the one that includes Simple Green and glycerin. I also use alcohol-free baby wipes (the cheap ones from Walmart).

[Karen99]

I love the one called INKSSENTIALS by Ranger. It's bubble gum scented, and it works great!! Not sure if Michael's sells it, or Joanns. I found it at my local store. It's my fav.

[klh54]

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Originally Posted by Karen99

I love the one called INKSSENTIALS by Ranger. It's bubble gum scented, and it works great!! Not sure if Michael's sells it, or Joanns. I found it at my local store. It's my fav.

I love the smell of the Ranger one too-Hobby Lobby definitely carries it. My favorite one though is Ultra Clean-cleans and conditions my stamps.

But to save money (I'd rather spend it on stamps!) I made my own cleaner mentioned in the link Gregzgurl posted; it's the glycerin and baby wash recipes. Works very well!

[Cartermrc]

I use the SU one, but I dilute it by half-with distilled water-and it works fine! That works with liquid soaps too.

[Tinalala]

I use the Staz on stamp cleaner and it works great.

[Alice in Md]

Many here have recommended Ultra Clean in the past, and I have used it for several years with great results. I usually buy it from Ellen Hutson's online store.

[stamp_momma]

I got caught without any cleaner a few weeks ago, and I live pretty far from a craft store. So, I tried making my own with the glycerin and baby wash recipe I'd noticed several times here on Splitcoast. It was easy and inexpensive. The glycerin was $6ish at Wal-mart, and I can probably make 5-6 batches total with that size bottle. I mixed it up right in the water bottle.

2 Tablespoons glycerin (in the Rx dept.)
8 oz. distilled water
1 teaspoon baby wash

If I need something more heavy duty for StazOn, I've used Kiss Off stick (one stick from Hobby Lobby or Michael's has lasted me years!) and a toothbrush with running water.

[Makalah]

I have the Ranger bubblegum scented one and I hate it. It didn't seem bad in the store, but once I got home and tried it it was pretty strong. Definitely one to use with consideration to those who may have fragrance sensitivities if you take it to crops.

[Risa]

I just use baby wipes. I use one and put it back until it's too dirty to keep going. I like that it's not a 'uni-tasker'. They are handy for all kinds of crafty messes. I also like that they condition the rubber.

[jeanstamping2]

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Originally Posted by Makalah

I have the Ranger bubblegum scented one and I hate it. It didn't seem bad in the store, but once I got home and tried it it was pretty strong. Definitely one to use with consideration to those who may have fragrance sensitivities if you take it to crops.

You can water it down a little bit...Then you want get that Very so Strong smell.

Plus it will last longer. I use another spray bottle and fill it 1/2 with water and 1/2 with Cleaner.

[mswhittaker23]

Honestly, I just tried making my own with the 8 ounces of (spring, I didn't have distilled) water, 1 teaspoon of baby wash and 2 teaspoons of glycerin and I LOVE the results. I won't buy any more stamp cleaner. This method is SO cheap, and you make a ton. I just bought myself a little spray bottle at the dollar store to store it in. It works wonderfully.

[STAMPTAYLOR]

Someone here on SCS suggested Suave coconut shampoo, and my bottle has lasted over 2 yrs. I pour some in a small spray bottle, and dilute. It smells great, conditions, and removes Stazon from my stamps. And it was only $1.19 at Wallyworld. Works great for me.

[Risa]

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Originally Posted by STAMPTAYLOR

Someone here on SCS suggested Suave coconut shampoo, and my bottle has lasted over 2 yrs. I pour some in a small spray bottle, and dilute. It smells great, conditions, and removes Stazon from my stamps. And it was only $1.19 at Wallyworld. Works great for me.

Interesting! Removes StazOn huh? No wonder it makes my hair feel like steal wool! LOL. :p

[lylacfey]

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Originally Posted by STAMPTAYLOR

Someone here on SCS suggested Suave coconut shampoo, and my bottle has lasted over 2 yrs. I pour some in a small spray bottle, and dilute. It smells great, conditions, and removes Stazon from my stamps. And it was only $1.19 at Wallyworld. Works great for me.

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Originally Posted by Risa

Interesting! Removes StazOn huh? No wonder it makes my hair feel like steal wool! LOL. :p

I don't remember where the post is located over here. I do remember this one lady posting she was washing her horse's manes with Suave shampoo. She then used the shampoo on her Staz-On inked stamps. They come out pristine.

I am going to try and add glycerin to some Suave shampoo and see how it does. I won't use Suave for my hair. I love it for cleaning. I use Suave conditioner as fabric softener. My clothes are so soft.

I remember reading one time that Tim Holtz said that Suave takes the dye right out of your hair. It's good for cleaning inks off your hands. I think it went something like that. I know one of Tim's followers knows the exact quote. I found a reference to it- Highlights from Tim Holtz Chat! |