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Old 12-29-2007, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ted Throckmorton View Post
I use a lot of vinegar for cleaning all types of things due to it being relatively safe to use.
or drink

other organic Carboxylic acids can be relatively safe and useful at a low dilution level
Oxalic acid in particular is often employed in metal smithing (rust remover\ silver pickling \ cleaning brass, copper ect) but its important to treat it with alot more respect than vinegar
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