Quick Q – Cleaning Valve Slides?

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gocsick
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Re: Quick Q – Cleaning Valve Slides?

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Soap and water. Bristle brush for the inside of of both the inner and outer tubes and blue scruby sponge for the outside of the inner tubes.


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Re: Quick Q – Cleaning Valve Slides?

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Let them marinate in hot water & Dawn Dish washing liquid for a bit. Then use a test tube brush and a soft hand towel.
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