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puckybadger · 11 November 2020, 01:26 AM

Like everyone, we have a bunch of cleaning products including 2 stainless steel cleaners. One is a wipe, the other is a thicker liquid something. Will these work on my Sub?

Tikandtokalot · 11 November 2020, 01:41 AM

Best to avoid all the snake oil salesmen and depending where you are then warm water with " Dawn " or in the UK " Fairy Liquid "
And a microfibre cloth good enough for my cutlery it's good enough for my wrist.

fskywalker · 11 November 2020, 01:42 AM

I just use hand soap with mines often. Have an ultrasonic cleaner and have used on the bracelets with jewerly cleaning solution

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JodyHighroller · 11 November 2020, 01:44 AM

Use Wrist Clean and you’ll never look back.

joli160 · 11 November 2020, 02:15 AM

Hot water and dishwashing soap all you need for a regular clean up.

Bracelets I clean with an ultrasonic occasionally because you can’t reach where the grime does the most damage with a brush

antbkny · 11 November 2020, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by puckybadger

Like everyone, we have a bunch of cleaning products including 2 stainless steel cleaners. One is a wipe, the other is a thicker liquid something. Will these work on my Sub?

i wouldn’t use those on your watch. They usually have polishes in them and leave some sorta coating. You could use plain soap and water, or windex. If you want the best looking clean, then get yourself some wristclean. It makes your watch noticeably cleaner than just plain old soap and water.

214270Explorer · 11 November 2020, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tikandtokalot

Best to avoid all the snake oil salesmen and depending where you are then warm water with " Dawn " or in the UK " Fairy Liquid "
And a microfibre cloth good enough for my cutlery it's good enough for my wrist.

And Joli160 says:
Hot water and dishwashing soap all you need for a regular clean up.
Bracelets I clean with an ultrasonic occasionally because you can’t reach where the grime does the most damage with a brush

These Are. All. You. Need.
And how to clean is in the owner manual. Cleaning is not a specialty process. Some folks make it a religious experience.

padi56 · 11 November 2020, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by puckybadger

Like everyone, we have a bunch of cleaning products including 2 stainless steel cleaners. One is a wipe, the other is a thicker liquid something. Will these work on my Sub?

Avoid all Phoo Phoo cleaners all thats needed with all Rolex watches is just plain old soap and water.After washing rinse in running water pat dry with any clean cotton type cloth even a old cotton T-shirt will do..

2nastie · 11 November 2020, 02:42 AM

Soap and water is all you really need. Clean micro-fibre cloth.

I heard good things about Wrist Clean as well but I haven't tried it.

Nikrnic · 11 November 2020, 02:46 AM

Dawn or Wristclean is all I use.

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RJRJRJ · 11 November 2020, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by antbkny

i wouldn’t use those on your watch. They usually have polishes in them and leave some sorta coating. You could use plain soap and water, or windex. If you want the best looking clean, then get yourself some wristclean. It makes your watch noticeably cleaner than just plain old soap and water.

This. If you're talking about the cleaners like the type you use on your refrigerator, it leaves a greasy film. Dish soap and a soft toothbrush are all you need.

TswaneNguni · 11 November 2020, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by puckybadger

Like everyone, we have a bunch of cleaning products including 2 stainless steel cleaners. One is a wipe, the other is a thicker liquid something. Will these work on my Sub?

Soap

samuel019 · 11 November 2020, 05:36 AM

What ever I’m wearing that day gets worn while I shower. Rinsed, lathered, dried, put on night stand. Never used a brush or anything fancy in my life for cleaning.

Been working quite well for a looooooong time.

DJ2020 · 11 November 2020, 06:07 AM

Soap and a soft tooth brush about every other day.

beshannon · 11 November 2020, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by puckybadger

Like everyone, we have a bunch of cleaning products including 2 stainless steel cleaners. One is a wipe, the other is a thicker liquid something. Will these work on my Sub?

What exactly are you trying to "clean" off?

mrockperez · 11 November 2020, 06:49 AM

Plain old dish soap and water with a toothbrush will get the job done perfectly imo

Jpccarguy · 11 November 2020, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by samuel019

What ever I’m wearing that day gets worn while I shower. Rinsed, lathered, dried, put on night stand. Never used a brush or anything fancy in my life for cleaning.

Been working quite well for a looooooong time.

This.

I recently had someone approach me at the gym, as I was getting in the shower. He said, 'you forgot to take your watch off.' I just said thanks and waited for him to leave, then took a shower as usual.

peterpl · 11 November 2020, 07:55 AM

LOL

Just use soap and water. You dont need any of this extra rubbish.

enjoythemusic · 11 November 2020, 07:58 AM

I take a shower each morning, keeps the watch clean.

Samrurr · 12 January 2023, 11:35 PM

Same issue but with my Stanley thermos how to clean them

brandrea · 19 February 2023, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Avoid all Phoo Phoo cleaners all thats needed with all Rolex watches is just plain old soap and water.After washing rinse in running water pat dry with any clean cotton type cloth even a old cotton T-shirt will do..

Agreed.

thesharkfactor · 20 February 2023, 12:00 AM

I've used all sorts - Fairy/dish washing liquid, soap, shampoo, shampoo with conditioner included, shower gel, foam burst shower gel, and more. My findings are - they all work.

keep it clean.

EEpro · 20 February 2023, 12:01 AM

Blue dish soap and warm water. Pat with a bath towel.

padi56 · 20 February 2023, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by puckybadger

Like everyone, we have a bunch of cleaning products including 2 stainless steel cleaners. One is a wipe, the other is a thicker liquid something. Will these work on my Sub?

Been wearing Rolex watches for over 50 years in all that time only thing needed to clean is plain soap and water.No foo foo sprays or special clothes needed.

MrGoat · 20 February 2023, 12:11 AM

My watch gets cleaned with whatever cleaning solution is available for hand washing. I usually always lather up to at least half way to my elbow.

When I’m the shower I hit it with the fingernail brush after I’ve cleaned my fingernails with whatever bath wash is dedicated to me at the time.

It’s a metal watch for crying out loud.

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Porschen · 20 February 2023, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Use Wrist Clean and you’ll never look back.

Agree 100%. The soft brushes they sell are great and won’t scratch PCL.

Mystro · 20 February 2023, 12:26 AM

Most know my watches look sparkly clean all the time ….
My secret is daily cleaning with diluted Dawn dish soap and water with my fingers. I clean my watch when I clean my eyeglasses at night. Takes maybe 20 seconds. Keeping oil and grit off your watches greatly reduces, micro scratching.

tifosi · 20 February 2023, 01:45 AM

That’s way too much work. Baby shampoo is my go to for cleaning watches.

GradyPhilpott · 20 February 2023, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Avoid all Phoo Phoo cleaners all thats needed with all Rolex watches is just plain old soap and water.After washing rinse in running water pat dry with any clean cotton type cloth even a old cotton T-shirt will do..

I bought a used Rolex once that was so dirty that I knew that the only way I'd be cleaning it myself would be wearing a hazmat suit, so I took it in from a full service.

MinMay · 21 February 2023, 02:27 AM

Use distilled water to clean. Do not use tap water from the sink. Also buy yourself a portable air blower to dry it. No need to create micro scratches from towel.

11 November 2020, 01:26 AM	#1
puckybadger "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Milwaukee Watch: AP ROO/Rolex Sub Posts: 204	Stainless Steel cleaners Like everyone, we have a bunch of cleaning products including 2 stainless steel cleaners. One is a wipe, the other is a thicker liquid something. Will these work on my Sub?

11 November 2020, 01:42 AM	#3
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,151	I just use hand soap with mines often. Have an ultrasonic cleaner and have used on the bracelets with jewerly cleaning solution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

11 November 2020, 02:15 AM	#5
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,736	Hot water and dishwashing soap all you need for a regular clean up. Bracelets I clean with an ultrasonic occasionally because you can’t reach where the grime does the most damage with a brush __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

11 November 2020, 05:36 AM	#13
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	What ever I’m wearing that day gets worn while I shower. Rinsed, lathered, dried, put on night stand. Never used a brush or anything fancy in my life for cleaning. Been working quite well for a looooooong time. __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

11 November 2020, 07:58 AM	#19
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,992	I take a shower each morning, keeps the watch clean. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

11 November 2020, 01:41 AM	#2
Tikandtokalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Scotland Watch: Tudor BB41 M79540 Posts: 648	Best to avoid all the snake oil salesmen and depending where you are then warm water with " Dawn " or in the UK " Fairy Liquid " And a microfibre cloth good enough for my cutlery it's good enough for my wrist.

11 November 2020, 01:44 AM	#4
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Use Wrist Clean and you’ll never look back.

11 November 2020, 02:42 AM	#9
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Soap and water is all you really need. Clean micro-fibre cloth. I heard good things about Wrist Clean as well but I haven't tried it.

11 November 2020, 02:46 AM	#10
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Dawn or Wristclean is all I use. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

11 November 2020, 06:07 AM	#14
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Soap and a soft tooth brush about every other day.

11 November 2020, 06:49 AM	#16
mrockperez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Watch: out! Posts: 155	Plain old dish soap and water with a toothbrush will get the job done perfectly imo

11 November 2020, 07:55 AM	#18
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	LOL Just use soap and water. You dont need any of this extra rubbish.

12 January 2023, 11:35 PM	#20
Samrurr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Greece Posts: 1	Same issue but with my Stanley thermos how to clean them

20 February 2023, 12:00 AM	#22
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,636	I've used all sorts - Fairy/dish washing liquid, soap, shampoo, shampoo with conditioner included, shower gel, foam burst shower gel, and more. My findings are - they all work. keep it clean.

20 February 2023, 12:01 AM	#23
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,241	Blue dish soap and warm water. Pat with a bath towel. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

20 February 2023, 12:11 AM	#25
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,402	My watch gets cleaned with whatever cleaning solution is available for hand washing. I usually always lather up to at least half way to my elbow. When I’m the shower I hit it with the fingernail brush after I’ve cleaned my fingernails with whatever bath wash is dedicated to me at the time. It’s a metal watch for crying out loud. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

20 February 2023, 12:26 AM	#27
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,447	Most know my watches look sparkly clean all the time …. My secret is daily cleaning with diluted Dawn dish soap and water with my fingers. I clean my watch when I clean my eyeglasses at night. Takes maybe 20 seconds. Keeping oil and grit off your watches greatly reduces, micro scratching. __________________

20 February 2023, 01:45 AM	#28
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	That’s way too much work. Baby shampoo is my go to for cleaning watches. __________________ Russ

21 February 2023, 02:27 AM	#30
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Stainless Steel cleaners Use distilled water to clean. Do not use tap water from the sink. Also buy yourself a portable air blower to dry it. No need to create micro scratches from towel.

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