Orange cleaners safe?

[GrayFox]

Alright, I have a little residue left on a Saturn case, and couldn't find my Goo Gone, but I found some orange cleaner, Fantastik. Now my question is, is this stuff safe to use on cases, possibly even carts or cd's? It doesn't really say much about plastics on the label, so I thought I'd give the ol forums a try.

[Xarthor]

I've used this type of stuff on plastic cases and carts before, works like a charm.

I wouldn't use it on CDs though. Get one of those CD cleaners, or just use soap and water.

[GrayFox]

Alright, thought it would work on carts and cases, but, I just threw in the CD idea.

But, I usually just clean the actual cd's with warm water and soap if needed, works like a charm.

[gavv]

Alright, thought it would work on carts and cases, but, I just threw in the CD idea.

But, I usually just clean the actual cd's with warm water and soap if needed, works like a charm.

definitely don't use it on clear plastics...i made the mistake of trying to use it to clear price sticker residue on a cd case and yes it removes the goo, but it also scratches/fogs the clear plastic wherever you wipe it. Though i've used the orange cleaner to great effect on stuff like marker/gunk on the plastic (non label) portions of 2600 carts

gavv

[GrayFox]

Hmm, conflicting reports now. Unless when Xarthor said plastic cases, he didn't mean clear plastic cases. Anyone else have any knowledge on the subject?

[ddockery]

Grab a couple of old cases you don't need, and use them as a test. Then you'll know for sure.

[Dobie]

Don't use orange cleaners on cart contacts. Orange cleaners almost universally use citric acid, which is corrosive to metals, especially copper. Its only mildly corrosive, but over 20 years of use, who knows what you'll have left?

[Ed Oscuro]

Especially if you're working on contacts or if you don't wash the item off VERY well...even then, I think most surfaces would still retain a bit of the cleaner. I've used bits of Goo Gone on NES cart surfaces, but when I realized that the stuff can actually strip the printing off a Genesis label (in this case, my loose PAL Golden Axe cart's top edge, which is black printing with the Golden Axe logo in white) I shied away from it somewhat. I really don't use Goo Gone anymore.

Random thing I'd like to say: Thanks, dipshits, for writing "NEW" in black permanent pen all over a sealed game's shrinkwrap (seemed to be pretty rare to have that happen, and luckily none of the stuff I've actually bought has had that happen..still...). I think I can blame Goodwill for that one, since they always marker out old pricetags so heavily that I can't even read the original price. Whee.

[GrayFox]

Well, after I use orange cleaner, I obviously wipe down whatever I was working on with some water, just to be on the safe side. I did test some orange cleaner on a cd-case, and I never wiped it off with water, and after several days, the cd-case looks pretty good actually, nothing bad to report.

[scorch56]

I use the real hardcore orange cleaner (the original). It's called Orange Waterless; and it can usually only be found at a janitorial supply. It works wonders on cleaning up even the stickiest, gummy residue.. but it CAN "cloud" clear plastic. Funny thing is.. I haven't found a way to tell when it will or won't (Perhaps different grades or types of plastic used to manufacture jewel cases?).

BTW.. this stuff is HIGHLY aromatic. Leave the bottle open, and your entire house will smell like an orange grove in minutes.