Try "Windex" or similar product.

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David F Mayer — 4/7/2006 12:34:23 AM (archived)

Dust can be suspended by a detergent and then washed away with water. Nothing touches the optical surface except liquids. This works far better than ordinary water. Glass cleaners do not leave a film. They are also very cheap and readily available.

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Magnetic removal of Moon dust - nick hoffman - 4/5/2006 11:36:10 PM
- Cleaning optics on Mauna kea.... - R.L. - 4/6/2006 2:31:00 AM
  - Low humidity up there? - et - 4/6/2006 6:22:46 PM
    - I have had to relearn how to clean optics.... - R.L. - 4/6/2006 11:23:36 PM
      - an electrostatic problem? - podrock - 4/10/2006 9:05:08 PM
      - So that was a yes? Dry air? (n/t) - et - 4/7/2006 4:48:44 PM
        
        Depends.... - R.L. - 4/7/2006 9:50:54 PM
      - Try "Windex" or similar product. - David F Mayer - 4/7/2006 12:34:23 AM
        
        LOL - R.L. - 4/7/2006 5:36:56 AM
        
        re: Try "Windex" or similar product. - 'Rubbing Alcohol' works too.. (n/t) - Marcia - 4/7/2006 3:48:58 AM
        
        I have ~70 gallons of 190 proof alcohol.... - R.L. - 4/7/2006 6:03:43 AM
        
        Why not windex followed by distilled water? (n/t) - David F Mayer - 4/10/2006 4:15:09 PM
        
        re: Why not windex followed by distilled water? - R.L. - 4/11/2006 6:40:46 AM
        
        re: Why not windex followed by distilled water? - Marcia - 4/12/2006 4:09:27 AM
- It would works on Mars too - slinted - 4/6/2006 12:14:43 AM
  - The center of the magnet isn't as attractive magnetically. - et - 4/6/2006 6:26:11 PM
- URL - nick hoffman - 4/5/2006 11:50:34 PM

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