Those hard to reach places...

[IndyFrench]

Hey everyone,

I forgot about pollen season here in GA and got my DM covered in the stuff. I have used a lightly dampened washcloth to remove the bulk of the grit, but what should I use to get the stuff in the corners of the braiding?

If Oral-B can do this for our teeth, someone on this board must know the best way to get at those hard to reach places with a bullwhip...

What's the most thorough cleaning method for this kind of problem?

Thanks,
Mike

[Koreana Jones]

I can't help you here but I just wanted to say that you, my friend, are missed here in CA. Can't wait to see you at the QM summit.

Best Regards,
Jun

[Sergei]

Yep, you are missed here French.

Back to topic, yes the toothbrush technique works for those hard to reach places. I do it all the time, when those sleezy pieces of slimy dirt, grass really get embedded just like those journalists in Iraq. Whoops, back to topic. Yes, toothbrush, works great.

-Sergei

[whipwarrior]

Join the club, fellow cracker! I was just out yesterday and had the same problem. Glad to know I'm not alone. As you said, a dampened paper towel will take off the bulk of the stuff, but I've found that a nice, sharp toothpick will remove grass and other miscellaneous grit from the depths of whip braiding. Just make sure that you have a real toothpick, (one of the round ones with sharp tips) not the cheap flat ones, and please work carefully, as you don't want to scratch the leather. Sometimes a bit of wet paper towel wrapped around the toothpick will pick up dust like a Bissell. Hope this helps! )


-Dale

[Indiana Texas-girl]

French, you're gonna be at the QM???? That's great news! I have something funnily ironic to tell you when I see you.

[Cabinetman]

From someone who uses it everyday, I would say compressed air would be highly beneficial, if it is at your disposal.