| Soap/Detergent/Water - If you have a dirty box, you can use a mixture of water and a mild soap/dish detergent. This will clean and remove any oils and grease from your box. Always use water sparingly. Mix the water and detergent in a separate container. Use a clean sponge and dip until the sponge becomes absorbed with the mixture. Immediately dry the entire box with a cotton towel. Repeat for tougher dirt/stains. You can also use hot water for stubborn areas. Any time you use water, it can promote rust. |
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| Car Polish/Wash - You can use car products on your boxes. In fact, these are usually the best and easiest way to clean/preserve your box. Always be sure that any product you use does not contain any abrasives and is safe for all finishes. It's a good idea to always test treat before applying to the entire box. Paste wax is not recommended. Never let the polish dry. Harsh cleaners are not recommended for your lunch box. |
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| Chrome Polish - Polish is used to clean and protect the metal hardware. The hardware is susceptible to tarnish and rust. Always be sure to keep the polish off the lithograph. If any polish finds its way onto the litho, gently remove with a damp cloth at once. You don't want the polish to scratch the litho or remove the paint. Turtle Wax® Chrome Polish and Rust Remover works great. It will bring back a deep shine, as well as remove light rust. |
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| Goo Gone® - If you have a nasty sticker problem, Goo Gone® can solve it. In many cases, you will have sticker residue left over, and it may seem impossible to remove. Just apply some Goo Gone®. Contains no abrasives. A word of caution-- Goo Gone® may react and dull some plastics, so it's not recommended for cleaning your plastic parts. For cleaning plastic handles and boxes, use a plastic cleaner/polish. |
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| Plastic Cleaner/Scratch Remover/Polish - The Novus line of plastic care products is an excellent choice for your lunch box needs. You can use these products on all the plastic parts of your lunch box and thermos. Always use caution anytime you apply a scratch remover, and always follow the instructions when using all products. |
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| Tooth Paste - Yes, you can use tooth paste to clean your box! Just apply a drop the size of a dime, and use a damp cloth and proceed to clean your box. If any residue is present on the box after wiping clean, use a damp cloth and go over the area again. This will also give your box a nice shine. |
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| Vinyl/Leather Cleaner - A good vinyl/leather cleaner can do wonders for those old vinyl boxes. Older boxes may show many signs of age, including dirt, stains, and discoloration. |
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| Nail Polish Remover - WARNING! This stuff is serious. You can kill your box just as quickly as you can save it. If this gets under your paint, forget it. Use a very small amount at a time-- in this case, less is more. Use this ONLY as a last resort. |
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| Rubbing Alcohol - Can be used for removing stickers, stains, and dirt. Always use caution when applying directly onto the lithograph. |
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| Vinyl/Leather Conditioner - Can bring life to dull vinyl or keep your clean boxes looking great-- keeps the vinyl from drying out and possibly cracking. |
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| Guitar Polish - Guitar polish can be used on your steel boxes. Apply with a cotton cloth. Guitar polish will provide a deep, lustrous shine. Safe for all finishes. |
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| WD-40® - If you have an older thermos, and the metal collar won't come off due to age or rust, use WD-40® to ease off the collar. |
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Friday . December 05 . 2008
