| Cleaner | Brands | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Acidic | FSR, On & OFF | Rust and waterline stains |
| Acidic | White Vinegar | Removes leakage crud from alkaline batteries |
| Alkaline | Clorox, Castrol Super Clean, Baking soda | Grime, oil |
| Neutral | Simple Green, Murphy Oil Soap | |
| Abrasive | Bar Keepers Friend, T.L.Seamarine Cleaner |
Bronze - Dissolve 1 tsp salt in 1 cup white vinegar. Add enough flour to make a paste. Apply paste to bronze and let sit for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse with clean, warm water and polish dry.
Lines - To clean dirty, crusty lines:
Sew any eyesplices in double braid to prevent the cover from unburying itself.
Make a chain sinnet with the line to prevent tangling.
Put the line into a closable mesh bag.
Put the bag into a washing machine and wash with cold water, detergent, and on a gentle cycle.
It make take two or three washings to get the line clean.
When clean, hang up the line to dry.
Rust Stains - Get oxalic acid (or wood bleach), dab it onto the rust, wait a minute, and then rinse off. Repeat as needed.
Ear infections - Prevent external ear infections by instilling one or two drops of an (isopropyl) alcohol/vinegar solution into each ear after snorkeling or diving. Mix equal parts of alcohol and white vinegar.
Fruits and vegetables - Stow apples and potatoes together to prevent potatoes from sprouting.
Fruits and vegetables - Wrap vegetables and fruits individually in newspaper to prolong freshness.
* These ideas are not mine and have been gleaned from many sources.