My first question was unclear. Liquid bleach apparently becomes less effective as it gets older. Does the bleach pen also degrade with time?
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No, I buy them a dozen at a time and no matter how long I have them around they work just fine!
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don't think so but alcohol would be a good thing to try. Love Vivid Bleach!
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Have you tried a bleach product? I rinse mine out and then leave the filling port open. I have not had a problem.
871079
This is a very general answer. I understand most liquid inks will fade to some degree over time. I have not studied that issue much, so can't be real specific. However, I have heard that some Noodler's ink is archival quality, I just don't know which one(s). It would be best to contact a regular pen shop and ask which of the Noodler's inks are archival. You can contact Greg Goulet at Goulet Pen Co./Ink Nouveau. He is famous for his knowledge of pens and inks. Look him up online and on Youtube.com.
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Yeah it should work for most air born particles. It works for pesticides so bleach shouldn't be any different.
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I currently use water-based markers just to be safe. However, discs I've had for two decades that were written on with a sharpie show and they no sign of deterioration. I'm not saying it's impossible for something in the ink to penetrate the disc's coating and cause damage, but I suspect people are being paranoid, and their disc failures are likely due to something else.
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I use non-chlorine bleach and it has been fine, I do not think bleach is recommended.
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My sprayer cannot. After 2 months of using a 1/4 cup bleach, 32oz water, 2 teaspoon dishwashing liquid only once a week (to clean 2 bathrooms), the black rubber in the head of the sprayer has started to deteriorate. I contacted Chemical Guys immediately, and again recently, but they are not responding. Also, one sprayer head completely separated (broke) with very little screw on force. I am severely disappointed. Some people say they use pure bleach and it performs well. Maybe Chemical Guys are using different rubber (silicone?) in the heads. Mine has black rubber that bleeds out every time I use it.
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I recommend you do a search on YouTube, many have made excellent demos there! I use my cloth ALL THE TIME!!! Only use water with it and NEVER let it contact bleach.
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Been sketching with Flair tips since 1971. Then they had a small white point guard at the writing tip, but the tipstill got wider after usage and pressure. The ones I use today don't have that point guard and seem to be harder and keep a point longer but still get wider and softer after usage and pressure. My first time hearing "Hardhead"associated with Flair pens. Sounds like a selling tag. Just my opinion. Black is the only color I've ever used, aboutone a month.
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This is actually my second one. Both came with 3 tips. You can buy extra tips, but frankly I just wash then with 1:10 bleach solution, rinse and air dry. At first we just used soapy water, but then I thought I'd give the bleach a try. Since it's just the EAC, no reason to be too squeamish about the wash, in my opinion. It wasn't sterile to begin with, so just clean how you see fit and reuse. They are so durable I haven't needed to get replacement part. I only purchased my second bottle because my first was STOLEN! Yep, its that good. (Think the company should pay me for my free commercial-HA HA!) This is actually my second one. Both came with 3 tips. You can buy extra tips, but frankly I just wash then with 1:10 bleach solution, rinse and air dry. At first we just used soapy water, but then I thought I'd give the bleach a try. Since it's just the EAC, no reason to be too squeamish about the wash, in my opinion. It wasn't sterile to begin with, so just clean how you see fit and reuse. They are so durable I haven't needed to get replacement part. I only purchased my second bottle because my first was STOLEN! Yep, its that good. (Think the company should pay me for my free... » Read More This is actually my second one. Both came with 3 tips. You can buy extra tips, but frankly I just wash then with 1:10 bleach solution, rinse and air dry. At first we just used soapy water, but then I thought I'd give the bleach a try. Since it's just the EAC, no reason to be too squeamish about the wash, in my opinion. It wasn't sterile to begin with, so just clean how you see fit and reuse. They are so durable I haven't needed to get replacement part. I only purchased my second bottle because my first was STOLEN! Yep, its that good. (Think the company should pay me for my free commercial-HA HA!) « Show Less
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I haven't used the sprayer with bleach or harsh chemicals, so I can't tell you how it would hold up. I suggest you call Chapin customer service and ask them, they are very helpful.
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Works great after treatment with stain remover, I have not used chlorine color safe bleach, but I would think it will not do any harm,, the product is fantastic, and has worked great for me. Test it out with the bleach, no harm in trying.
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no. I have used it and sprayed directly on my furniture and it has never bleached it.
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Sorry this is in our boat where it is stored. I used it on our pontoon before we stored it here in Northern Michigan. I can only tell you that is works fantastic. I did not have a problem with the bleach because we were outside, but it definitely has an "bleach" smell. Can you not get the ingredients off the internet. Look product up from manufacturer, you will get ingredients. If you are going to use this inside, open windows and use a small amount. This product works, but it can affect your lungs and skin, if you are sensitive or inhale it because you use too much at one time. Best I got. Sorry this is in our boat where it is stored. I used it on our pontoon before we stored it here in Northern Michigan. I can only tell you that is works fantastic. I did not have a problem with the bleach because we were outside, but it definitely has an "bleach" smell. Can you not get the ingredients off the internet. Look product up from manufacturer, you will get ingredients. If you are going to use this inside, open windows and use a small amount. This product works, but it can affect your lungs and skin, if you are sensitive or inhale it because you use too much at one time.... » Read More Sorry this is in our boat where it is stored. I used it on our pontoon before we stored it here in Northern Michigan. I can only tell you that is works fantastic. I did not have a problem with the bleach because we were outside, but it definitely has an "bleach" smell. Can you not get the ingredients off the internet. Look product up from manufacturer, you will get ingredients. If you are going to use this inside, open windows and use a small amount. This product works, but it can affect your lungs and skin, if you are sensitive or inhale it because you use too much at one time. Best I got. « Show Less
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I'm not sure what the insert said about bleach, but I've been able to clean mine with the "Magic Eraser" with just water pretty good. You may want to try that first.
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I am currently trying bleach and water. I have had this for a very long time and the bottle has become dingy. Looks like maybe mold. So I bought the newer version but the bottle leaks so we use it outside. Hope the bleach works to remove the brown dingy stuff from the inside.