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There is probably another post for this so feel free to post a link.

I have a few of the old cardboard oil cans. There not super bad, just dirty from being on the ground.

any help appreciated.

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Try using a Damp rag on the worst ones 1st. Might have to use some WD-40 also.

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WARM WATER AND DAWN ON A DAMP DISH TOWEL, WD-40 & PAPER TOWEL.


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was figuring lightly damp rag myself but was worried about the cardboard finish .. thanks

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DAWN IS A GREAT GREASE/OIL DISHWASHING SOAP. MOST COMPOSITE CANS HAVE A GOOD DECENT GLOSS ON THEM. BE GENTLE WHERE THEY AREN'T.

IN OTHER WORDS...DON'T USE THE POWER WASHER! LOL!


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"Simple Green" works good.

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I have had success with dish soap and water on a rag as well. Just don't let it stay wet for very long.

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I use baby wipes...

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Before or after they're used on the baby ?



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It depends on how much the cans worth...

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i am going to try baby wipes first. that seems like the right tool for the amount of soilage, plus i have a 2 year old and have plenty on hand. yes before and afters lol.

my tip: only use the after baby wipes on new cans you are trying to give an "aged" petina to.

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I'D USE THEM TO CLEAN THE CANS FIRST, THEN ON THE BABY.

MAYBE THIS IS WHY I'M NOT A FATHER? ...YA THINK? HAHAHAHAHA! wink


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Originally Posted By: THE AMERICAN GARAGE
I'D USE THEM TO CLEAN THE CANS FIRST, THEN ON THE BABY.



You'll save on baby oil that way. More money for petro !



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