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Jim Yanik

(GregS) wrote in
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In article , CJT
wrote:
Ken Weitzel wrote:

Jim Yanik wrote:

"AJackson" wrote in
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I have a electro-static air cleaner.
This electrical system init is inside the air-condition/heater air
duct. This system has a removable electro-static charged plates in
the air flow.
In time, these plates are coated with dirt.
I can wipe it off using a Q-tip.
But these fins are too narrow gaps to wash.
I tried Windex and did not do much.
Is there a good way to wash off these dust & dirt?

will it fit in your auto dishwasher? that will degrease it nicely.

Hi...

That's what the manufacturer suggested for mine; but I found the
idea to be at best a bit unappetizing...

Your choice, but you breathe whatever crud is on it.

When it sticks to it, it does not come off to breath.

Especially smoke particles are best taken off by spraying with a harsh
cleaner like Castrol Superclean or Greased Lightning. Spray it on, let
soak, and wash it off. repeat if necessary. Large dust particles
should first be driven off with an outside air gun or water hose.

greg

Auto dishwasher detergent is superb at removing grease.
Perhaps the detergent the OP used left a anti-spotting film and that's why
the filter arcs.

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