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In a thread last week, NancyRuth suggested Suave Tropical Coconut shampoo. I haven't tried it yet, but for 88�, it's on my shopping list. Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I do ultraclean too, I get it from Gina K and she sells refills too.
Funny thing about my ultraclean, it arrives blue but always turns a pinkish purple color. But it still works great.
It cleans everything, stazon, pigment, dye, all of it. And I've gotten second hand stamps several times that were REALLY stained and a good scrubbing with the ultraclean and the rubber is just like brand new. Love it!
The shampoo sounds interesting too, but as I mentioned, I bought the ultraclean in bulk, so it would be a while before I need that.
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I like Ranger Inkssentials stamp cleaner it's bubble gum scented. But does not clean stazon ink. I recently made my own using baby shampoo, glycerin, & distilled water. I think it works as good as the Ranger and is cheaper.
or JudiKins Solvent Ink Cleaner (but, it has fumes, so if you are sensitive, it may not be a good option for you). I used to use it until I found Ultra Clean.
These two were the best I've found yet.
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I initially bought SU's cleaner, but since I stamp nearly every day it was not cost effective. I found this recipe that smells and performs just like SU's...I keep it in a gallon milk jug and refill my small mister bottle. Works great! http://triplethescraps.blogspot.com/...sdays-tip
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I do ultraclean too, I get it from Gina K and she sells refills too.
Funny thing about my ultraclean, it arrives blue but always turns a pinkish purple color. But it still works great.
It cleans everything, stazon, pigment, dye, all of it. And I've gotten second hand stamps several times that were REALLY stained and a good scrubbing with the ultraclean and the rubber is just like brand new. Love it!
The shampoo sounds interesting too, but as I mentioned, I bought the ultraclean in bulk, so it would be a while before I need that.
Where did you get your Ultraclean in bulk? I'm interested. Thanks
Where did you get your Ultraclean in bulk? I'm interested. Thanks
Here are a couple of sources (in alphabetical order) for the 8 oz. refill, as well as the 2 oz. spray bottle I wouldn't use anything else. It even removes Staz-On ink from rubber.
Just resurrecting this old thread - I love how UltraClean get the SU Basic Black/Grey and StazOn off my stamps, BUT it's very greasy, and I use it only for stamps used with the Basic Black and StazOn. Also, people say that it can damage your clear blocks - read this:
So I prefer baby wipes or SU Stampin' Mist for everything except Black/StazOn. And when I do use those and UltraClean, if the stamp is unmounted rubber, I put it on one of my cheapie acrylic blocks (not my nice SU ones) so I don't damage my good ones.
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Word of warning because I learned the hard way...I left an acrylic block face down on my stamping desk after I took off the stamp and left it there overnight. When I came back the next day, it was stuck to the table and after a good tug, it came off--along with some of the finish-kind of like small really small bubbles. My guess is that it had some Ultra Clean still on it that dissolved some of the finish.
I still use it, but I am careful where I put my blocks down afterward!
Well, to add my two cents worth, I use Tsukineko Stamp Cleaner and Stayzon Cleaner. (They make Versacolor, Versacraft, Stayzon and Versamark). I find them to be quite economical for the amount of use I get. I am fastidious about cleaning my stamps. I have tried things like baby wipes and Stampin'Up cleaner, but was not happy with them. I have got a Stampin' Cleaner Pad which I really like as it does a good job that way. I think if you stamp alot, a cleaner pad is a necessity.
I will try the formula given in a thread above to make my own see what happens.
Ultraclean for me. I dont have any blocks that are crazed. I love this cleaner. I have gotten some stamps off ebay that were terribly stained and the ultraclean got them clean. I got mine at www.7kidscollegefund.com. Shes great to work with... Warning though her site is dangerous to the stampin budget lol.
I recently ordered some Ultraclean because of all the recommendations in this thread...it's incredible! It definately lives up to all the praises received here. I ordered mine from Ellen Hutson. Thanks for the tip about this product!
Another vote for Ultra Clean! Love the stuff! I have had a 2 oz. bottle for a couple of years and there's still a bit in the bottom; I had bought a refill but havn't needed it yet. One of the things I really like is that it stays moist on my scrubber, so I don't need to use some every time I stamp.
I am looking for a new awesome stamp cleaner and was wondering what is your go to favorite?
KissOff...hands down! I've been using it for almost 20 years, and I don't have a messy stamp in the bunch. My stamps get covered with everything from ink to paint to glue to bleach to anything else I can slap on them, and it (including dried acrylic paint) all comes off with KO.
I stamp and rub the die on a scrap piece of craft foam to get as much ink off the stamp, rub the KO over the die, and wipe it off with a damp sponge. If the gunk has dried rock hard (acrylic paint is a good example of this), the KO stays on the die overnight, then scrubed with a bit of water and a cheapo battery operated toothbrush (less than $5.00 at the dollar store).
No smell, non-toxic, ultra inexpensive...great stuff!
I use The Angel Company cleaner and i love it. I think (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that it's made by Ultra Clean? It's blue and it cleans everything even really badly stained rubber
WHat is your favorite stamp cleaner?
