cleaning dirt off boxes

[Atari 5200]

what's the best way to clean the dirt off boxes? is there anything you can do without liquid? If not, that's fine.

Thanks for the advice!

[Dave Farquhar]

Depending on what it is, you can get pretty good results just by brushing it with a soft paint brush.

If the box is printed cardboard with a bit of a glossy finish, you might experiment with a very small amount of rubbing alcohol. Find an inconspicuous place, dab a little alcohol on a cotton swab, and see what effect it has on the ink and the cardboard. I use alcohol with cotton swabs or cotton balls to spot-clean the covers of dirty paperback books, and I usually get good results.

[The Manimal]

i've used a damp paper towel to good success. generally i'm alright unless i wipe it too long or let the water sink in on the edges...

[Atari 5200]

alright, all that sounds good! I'll try it, thanks!

[extrarice]

I've used an artists plastic eraser block (using very light pressure) to remove stubborn dirt and grime from cardboard boxes (glossy and non-glossy) and glossy stickers. Be very careful on the stickers and labels, though - very light pressure and short strokes.