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My SU demo says that using there Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner is really important because it conditions the rubber to make it last longer. How true is that? Also, does the Ranger Stamp Cleaner also condition the rubber?
There is also a stamp cleaner recipe floating around here in the threads somewhere. If you use the search function, you'll be able to find it. I believe the key ingredient for the conditioning is glycerin. There is another one that uses rosewater, which I personally think works better and smells so much nicer.
Actually found three: 2 T. glycerin; 8 oz. distilled water; 1 tsp. baby wash
Recipe number two: 2 c. distilled water; 2 T. Rose Water; 1 T. Baby wash
Recipe number three: 2 c. distilled water; 2 T. glycerine; 2 T. rose water; 1 T. baby wash. I think I'm going with recipe number three. Here's a link to discussions and directions: stamp cleaner by eyestitch at Splitcoaststampers
Thanks shazsilverwolf, you saved me some time. I needed to find it again myself! Does anyone know what rose water is? I found something called rose (linen water) at the Dollar Tree, but not sure if that is it or not. They have rose oils for scenting candles too, but I don't think that's what I need. Anyone?
Thanks shazsilverwolf, you saved me some time. I needed to find it again myself! Does anyone know what rose water is? I found something called rose (linen water) at the Dollar Tree, but not sure if that is it or not. They have rose oils for scenting candles too, but I don't think that's what I need. Anyone?
Rosewater is, I believe, just mineral water that has had rose petals distilled in it. I posted in a similar thread that you ought to be able to find it in the bakery section of supermarkets,along with glycerine.Or if you have a specialist shop for cake-makers near you. Also you should get both from a chemist( drugstore).Another possible is a shop/ online retailer of stuff to make your own cosmetics/creams etc, as rosewater is often used in them.I wouldn't recommend the rose oil (for scenting candles), as we work with oil for manufacturing bolts and the oil does eventually disintegrate rubber washers/grommets etc on the machines. Probably a different type of oil, but I wouldn't risk it, lol.
I first found rose water at a health food store (Old ladies used to use it as an astringent) but when I needed more they didn't carry it. Found it on Amazon. DON'T use oil.
Actually you can dilute the mix 4 parts water to 1 part cleaner too, otherwise it gets to soapy. I'm pretty sure one SU sells doesn't have glycerin, at least it never used to. You can also use Simple Green, diluted 33 parts water to 1 part SG. I called the company to make sure it was safe. BUT, I wouldn't use it on my clear stamps, I use the one without glycerin. Gotta love all the ways to save money!
My SU demo says that using there Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner is really important because it conditions the rubber to make it last longer. How true is that? Also, does the Ranger Stamp Cleaner also condition the rubber?
Someone on another thread awhile back suggested the Suave Coconut shampoo. I got it, tried it and LOVE it. I put it in a spray bottle with water and spray it on the stamps over the sink, and just rinse with running water. Poof.. ink gone. It would probably work with other shampoos, but Suave is less expensive and the money saved can buy more goodies.
Oh, I forgot about the Suave coconut shampoo! And isn't Simple Green spray that you can buy at Home Depot, supposed to work too?
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I'm curious what exactly you do with the spray to get them clean-do you spray the foamy mat they sell for cleaning stamps? just use a paper towel? sponge?
Okay I have to say that I just finished my second bottle of SU cleaner and I have been stamping for over 7 years now. My stamps are very clean so I know I stamp and clean them.
I spray it on the cleaning pad (just one side) and clean the stamp on that side and then dry it on the other side.
What size bottle of spray did you have Lorri? I can't believe you have only used two bottles if you have been stamping that long! I finished my first bottle last week and I have only been stamping a year! My bottles are small (8 oz I think)
I have the 8 oz bottles. One spray on the wet side can clean several stamps then dry them.
Lorri
Lucky you...I can't get away with one spray. It dries out too quickly. I usually spray at least three or four sprays and again later if I am in a stamping frenzy!
Lucky you...I can't get away with one spray. It dries out too quickly. I usually spray at least three or four sprays and again later if I am in a stamping frenzy!
You can dilute the SU cleaner 4 parts water to one part cleaner. I used to sell SU and at convention one year they told us that. It will last a long time then.
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