Why not just start out with a good spritz of Windex and a handful of paper
towels? I've used in on almost everything in the house for many years and
haven't hurt anything yet. And it cleans like a ... pick your word.
Walt
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From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> If Lucite says acetic acid is OK for Lucite (AFAIK, the original
> plexiglas) then I'd accept that as more reliable data than what I was
> originally reading. (but I can't find the page below)
>
> Anyhow, the fact that vinegar comes in plastic bottles (which are
> probably polyethylene) would have no bearing on plexiglas which is a
> totally different type of plastic. Different types may have much
> different physical characteristics.
>
> The info below on citric acid and HCL probably means that someone elses
> suggestion of CLR *may* be safe as well. I think it's largely citric
> acid but caution needs to be observed with that word "largely".
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> Rand E wrote:
> > I would have to agree with this statement. Vinegar comes contained in
> > plastic bottles when you buy it in the store (gallon size anyway).
> > Logic tells me that it isn't likely that it is very prone to damage from
> > acetic acid (vinegar).
> > Rand E.
> >
> > Geilfuss Charles wrote:
> >
> >> Bill,
> >> The link below has data on chemical resistance of Lucite to a
> >> number of compounds. It appears to have excellent resistance to a number
> >> of acids including vinegar (5% acetic acid), Citric acid and HCL.
> >>
> > www.lucitecp.com/docs/Lucite%20CP%20CPX%20L%20Architecture%20Glazing%20B
> > ulletin.pdf
> >> Hope that helps.
> >>
> >> Charlie
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