Spring Cleaning my Typewriters (SIMPLE GREEN CLEAN)

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[@tmunk]

Fun fact: the Wizard Truetype was sold in the US exclusively through a now defunct store chain called "Western Auto", which was more like a department store than an auto parts store (despite the name). The chain's logo was the stylized "WA" that you see in between the "Wizard" and "Truetype" on the front. (:

[@67comet]

You sold me on the Simple Green Wipes :) .. they're in my car and will be picked up tomorrow :) ..

[@KevinRhino2010]

Thanks for the videos really enjoying them. You need to add a toothbrush and a small scrubbing brush when cleaning cases especially around the stitching - you will be amazed how it works.

[@JustMyTypewriter]

I use a toothbrush on the internal pieces- I don't know why I didn't think to add it to the case! Thank you for the advice!

[@Lycheepinkplanner]

I wish we had Simple Green here in the 🇬🇧

[@claywebster7401]

I’ve never used Simple Green before but bought some to clean my typewriters based on your recommendations

[@JustMyTypewriter]

I recommend patch testing first !

[@thethriftyfawn]

Oh my goodness, I AM CRYING!!! Congratulations Sarah! 😭😭😭 Incredible demonstrations, loved how you even showed going in the crevasses with q-tips, and incredible outcomes!!! I'm so behind on watching your videos... there have been several tragedies in my family over the past few months... I haven't even cleaned or used my first typewriter that I bought at the beginning winter as of yet either!!! Actually sad and embarrassed about THAT too! But now that my new routines are established, and even more so after seeing THIS, I am READY to clean up MY machine! Literally SPRING CLEANING! 😍😍😍

[@JustMyTypewriter]

Hi Fawn!! I've been worrying about you- hadn't seen you in the comments for a bit and was hoping you were ok! I'm sorry for your situation, but I hope your typewriter can bring you some joy!

[@thethriftyfawn]

@@JustMyTypewriter Thank you SO MUCH Sarah! I'm doing better, and I'm certain lots and lots more joy is on its way! Definitely looking forward to getting the typewriter squeaky clean and ready to go! As well as catching up on all your recent videos, and dropping loads of comments as I always have lol! Again, thank you so much for your concern, and for caring! You are truly THE BEST!!! ❤

[@JustMyTypewriter]

@@thethriftyfawn Happy Typing!

[@bwhog]

Patch testing.. the most vulnerable spot is always the decals. Especially the gold on the Underwood and SC etc. I haven't found anything other than just plain water what won't take that gold color off. 😕

[@officeofdemonology]

This video made my day. I am look forward to going home and cleaning my collection after I pick up some simple green. Love your videos.

[@piggystims702]

wait-- is Simple Green the reason why I think typewriters smell like the army?

[@dianemaher3538]

I guess I've never had that much patience to use a Q-tip when cleaning keys. I've actually covered the keyboard of a machine with a paper towel and sprayed my cleaner on it. It was pretty gross to see the yellow spots begin to appear on it with no scrubbing whatsoever. I will give Simple Green a try on some more stubborn (>120 year old dirt/gunk on my keys).

[@browneyes70]

How do you know what strength to use and what dilution amount? Or do you just use the concentrated strength? I don't know why the concentrate is in a spray bottle in the first place if it's meant to be diluted.

[@JustMyTypewriter]

There is a non-concentrate version in the green formula I use directly out of the bottle. I typically use the weaker dilution as suggested on the back on the bottle (I think it's 1:10) when using the concentrated version

[@browneyes70]

@@JustMyTypewriter My store only had the concentrated one so I bought a dilution bottle. I recently purchased a Coronet electric typewriter wish me luck this will be my first cleaning and testing! Thanks for all your helpful videos :-)

[@JustMyTypewriter]

@@browneyes70 Just make sure to keep all those liquids away from the electronics, and you've got this!

[@browneyes70]

@@JustMyTypewriter ​ @Just My Typewriter Well I procrastinated 3 weeks but I finally did it! They both (Corona Seventy & Coronet Automatic 12) look really well and you're right Simple Green is amazing! I did the 1:10 dilution as you recommended. The oridinal idea was that I would only keep one of the electric typewriters but now I can't decide since they both type very well lol. I really hate the cases these came with so I'm trying to figure out alternatives. Now my quest is to find a manual typewriter so that I have one electric and one manual!!

[@JustMyTypewriter]

@@browneyes70 Congrats! I'm glad it worked out for you!

[@mar4kl]

Thank you for posting this. I'm also a fan of Simple Green. I don't have any typewriters to clean with it, but I've used it for years to clean my bicycles. It does a great job of getting old lube and gunk out of bicycle chains and other parts, and unlike most solvents used for that purpose, it contains no noxious chemicals and doesn't set off my wife's allergies when I use it indoors. I buy the green all-purpose formulation in gallon jugs and use those to refill may spray bottle. After seeing what a great job it did on your typewriter cases, I think I will get some of the lemon scented version and use it for cleaning our minivan in a couple weeks. Maybe this time, my wife won't have to drive around with the windows open for a week in unpredictable Chicago weather until the fumes subside.

[@JustMyTypewriter]

There's also a non-scented and a lavender! I just got them to try too

[@AlejandroParis]

In Europe, Simple Green is sold only as an industrial product. Does anyone know either how to get it or any alternatives?

[@JustMyTypewriter]

I've been testing other products as well! I know method cleaner is more widely available and have tested that with positive results on this channel!

[@aaronkling]

Around 15:09 it looks like you're working on a Brother Webster that's missing the left grommet for the top cover--I'm in the exact same situation! Any tips/suggestions on what to replace it with?

[@JustMyTypewriter]

Yes! It was a brother wizard true type- I used rubber automobile hosing which you can cut down to size to replace those!

[@aaronkling]

@@JustMyTypewriter Ah, thank you so much! I'll try it!

[@E_Proxy]

I wish i knew what the italian version of the all purpose simple green is. Is it a degreaser? Maybe something like chanteclair

[@JustMyTypewriter]

I've also been testing more readily available cleaners! Method shower spray has also worked for me (there's a video on the channel!) Always patch test first to check

[@E_Proxy]

@@JustMyTypewriter now that you mention it, i think I've watched it but my 3am typewriters videos watching doesn't allow my brain to save much information. Must be the one where you said "be sure that it has no bleach in it or it can damage the exteriors of the machine" (i'm paraphrasing here). Thanks so much for repeating it, very kind of you

[@douglasjackson9058]

Love simply green! A game changer! Wizard TrueType is one of my favorites.

[@charliecale4774]

I followed your lead and love how well this stuff works.

[@thesuburbanchateau1278]

And the Oscar for best use of classical music in a cleaning montage goes to………Just My Typewriter! ❤️❤️

[@JustMyTypewriter]

learned it from the best

[@Zachw2007]

What kind of writer are you, @@JustMyTypewriter? Do you write about politics, popular culture, movies or books, journaling about your day-to-day life, cooking? I think your interest in typewriter is very cool; however, unusual for our generation since we've been in front of this computer our whole life.

[@JustMyTypewriter]

@@Zachw2007 I'm not a writer at all! I collect and repair typewriters mostly for the love of their history. I use them to write pen pal letters, but I am by no definition any kind of writer.

[@Zachw2007]

I want one of your pen pal letters,@@JustMyTypewriter. Would you write back if I sent you fan mail.

[@JustMyTypewriter]

@@Zachw2007 I've got too many at the moment!

[@edwardweiss7145]

That Wizard Truetype is BEAUTIFUL! I will definitely have to get some Simple Green stuff - awesome cleaning tips

[@JustMyTypewriter]

I used Simple Green to clean all the staining on your Ward typewriter too!

[@edwardweiss7145]

@@JustMyTypewriter And Rudolph thanks you dearly for your meticulous cleaning 😊😊

[@UltramanExplained]

Love your videos! I watch them all. You have helped me so much with my typewriter obsession and love. I have learned so much from you and I very much appreciate it. Keep up the awesome work! (Ps. I don't know if you saw my prior comment a few days back but you should create a Playlist with all of your videos for binging. It helps all KZbin partner stats ton - i am a partner currently. If you ever have any questions or need any help message me!)

[@JustMyTypewriter]

Thanks for watching! I did see your comment, and I do have a few playlists available (hidden gems, repairs, type tests, the royal 10 series).