What's the easiest way to remove dried-up rubber stuck to plastic posts, using stuff around the house? I've soaked them in Simple Green and in 91% Alcohol, to no effect. Is there anything that will loosen/soften the rubber but not harm the plastic?
I've had good luck removing dried rubber with an ultrasonic cleaner and a 50/50 mix of hot water and Mean Green. After 5 minutes most of the rubber is gone and the bits still attached are loose enough to remove with a toothbrush.
Quoted from vid1900:A little lighter fluid usually works nicely.
Like Naphtha? that won't attack/soften/melt the plastic?
The Simply Green seems to be working, just slowwwwwwly.
I have not tried it on plastic posts, but whenever I've had a tough stain to get rid of, white vinegar usually does the job.
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