Cleaning scales

[boomer68]

This might be a strange question but thought I’d ask.

Just picked up an older Ohaus 10-10 scale and it stinks of cigarette smoke. What would be a good way to clean it? I think even the plastic cover has turned a darker colour from the smoke.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

As for the smell just sitting the sunlight will take out alot of it. As for the dullness might try headlight restorer like used to cut the crud on headlights. Dan.

 

[boomer68]

Thanks, will give that a try.

 

[Todd NE WY]

if you have access to any type of ozone generator it might help with the smell. I picked a small one on amazon a couple years ago because I left a couple hunting jackets in the garage and they had an odor. it worked for that.

 

[TackDriver284]

Try to wipe the scale down with some white vinegar and leave it outside for some time in the sunlight. Hopefully that works.

 

[300WSM]

Dr. Bonner

 

[Joec7651]

You can use a handheld steam wand. It will clean, and sterilize without affecting its calibration.

 

[JD338]

I thought you shouldn't smoke when reloading.

JD338

 

[Joec7651]

I thought you shouldn't smoke when reloading.

JD338

Great point!
I don’t smoke so I didn’t catch that.