Is it safe to use wife's toothbrush to clean chips? (1 Viewer)

[ChipMonster]

In all seriousness, I plan on going the manual route with an electric toothbrush instead of investing in ultrasonic cleaner at this point. I’m hesitant to soak or use anything other than dish detergent and warm water and then lightly oil with mineral oil afterwards. Anything I’m missing for tips and tricks?

 

[Rieguy]

A toothbrush is unlikely to be heavy duty enough to take on the burden of anything more than a light cleaning. A sonic scrubber is typically going to be better and is what many of us use.

https://www.amazon.com/SONIC-SCRUBB...ocphy=9027671&hvtargid=pla-310010951188&psc=1 - (I personally use a different one w/ a bigger head; this is just from a quick search)

 

[upNdown]

In all seriousness, I plan on going the manual route with an electric toothbrush instead of investing in ultrasonic cleaner at this point. I’m hesitant to soak or use anything other than dish detergent and warm water and then lightly oil with mineral oil afterwards. Anything I’m missing for tips and tricks?

Which chips are you cleaning? It makes a difference.
I would never use an electric toothbrush on anything besides hot stamps, and then only because I wanted something small enough to avoid scraping the stamps themselves. It’s just a silly small tool, otherwise. Yes you could use one to clean chips. You can also use a hedge trimmer to mow your lawn.

 

[ChipMonster]

A toothbrush is unlikely to be heavy duty enough to take on the burden of anything more than a light cleaning. A sonic scrubber is typically going to be better and is what many of us use.

https://www.amazon.com/SONIC-SCRUBB...ocphy=9027671&hvtargid=pla-310010951188&psc=1 - (I personally use a different one w/ a bigger head; this is just from a quick search)

I never knew these existed. Looks perfect, thanks!

 

[ChipMonster]

Which chips are you cleaning? It makes a difference.
I would never use an electric toothbrush on anything besides hot stamps, and then only because I wanted something small enough to avoid scraping the stamps themselves. It’s just a silly small tool, otherwise. Yes you could use one to clean chips. You can also use a hedge trimmer to mow your lawn.

Paulson IG

 

[upNdown]

Paulson IG

You should not be hesitant to soak those. The only Paulsons I’ve heard of getting damaged from a soak are older shaped inlays - the water could apparently seep under the shaped edges if you left them soaking for too long. But I think those people may have soaked them for a real long time, because I’ve soaked plenty of them without a hint of damage.

Put those IGs in warm water and dawn for 15 minutes and whatever filth is on them (though I don’t remember it being a lot) will brush right off with barely a scrub.

 

[Colquhoun]

I prefer to soak for a few minutes in mild soap, then lightly scrub with a natural bristle nail brush. The soft side works fine.
Since it's larger than a toothbrush and easier to hold, makes doing large volumes much easier.

 

[Machine]

A toothbrush is unlikely to be heavy duty enough to take on the burden of anything more than a light cleaning. A sonic scrubber is typically going to be better and is what many of us use.

https://www.amazon.com/SONIC-SCRUBB...ocphy=9027671&hvtargid=pla-310010951188&psc=1 - (I personally use a different one w/ a bigger head; this is just from a quick search)

+1

 

[ChipMonster]

Thanks everyone for the tips and tricks! I get overwhelmed reading through the threads so thought I’d just ask directly.

 

[allforcharity]

If your wife finds out you're using her electric toothbrush to clean chips, she may seriously harm or kill you. So, no, it's not safe.

 

[KHarp1]

Yes, just don't kiss her afterwards, or, tell her.

I've used a second Phillips Sonicare toothbrush to clean some stubborn areas with pretty good results. I wouldn't want to do a whole set like that. I'd try the warm water/dawn/soak/soft bristle brush method, you'll probably be surprised how much better they can look.

 

[Quicksilver-75]

Lol.
I'm just gonna say this: You may as well just go ahead and use your own knowing if she ever found out, you almost certainly wouldn't require a toothbrush any longer from that point forward.

 

[ChipMonster]

Haha thanks everyone. I’m going to pick up a bristle brush and get to work. I don’t even have my chips yet but just planning ahead.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

 

[ChipMonster]

Me and my soon to own chips

 

[SlowRoller]

Safe for the chips maybe not for you!