Cleaning Plateaus

sparrowhawk · Jan 17, 2014

Hello gents,

What is the best way to go about cleaning a rusticated plateau? I have a much loved Ashton freehand with a terrific pebble grain and a pronounced plateau rim that looks like it could use a cleaning, but for obvious reasons don't want to use alcohol. Would cleaning with a dish detergent work? Thanks for your advice.

anthonyrosenthal74 · Jan 17, 2014

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rcstan · Jan 17, 2014

Minimal water and a stiffer toothbrush or plastic bristle brush, same idea as cleaning rim tar. And lots of patience, of course. If you start taking stain off, obviously stop. I believe the detergent soap would have the same effects as alcohol.

sablebrush52 · Jan 17, 2014

Spit moistened Q-tips work well.

tbradsim1 · Jan 17, 2014

+1 with Sable, I take a tapered bristle cleaner fold it on end about 1/2 inch, load it with spit and start cleaning, when it's loaded with grime I cut it off with pliers, fold again and start again. Works for me.

mso489 · Jan 17, 2014

At some point in the cleaning process, when you want to buff out the textured areas, a new

bandana with some of the stiffener in it, sizing I think it's called, will provide a very light

abrasive but will still pick up grease and particles. Do this after you have pretty much cleaned

up the visible crud. This is a good job to do while you are watching TV or listening to music,

the way some women use knitting, as a pass-time.

ssjones · Jan 18, 2014

That is great advice from Mike. Be patient and move slowly to minimize/eliminate any damage to the bowl or bowl top.
I never thought to discern the difference between stain types and the method to clean them - thanks Mike!

gray4lines · Jan 18, 2014

Good tips. I have 2 new plateau'd pipes

kcvet67 · Jan 18, 2014

I have good luck using Goo Gone and a soft toothbrush. I've used it on dozens of pipes over the years with no damage to the stain, but start carefully to be sure, there may be exceptions. I put a cotton ball or some Kleenex in the bowl to prevent getting it inside the bowl. The only drawback to Goo Gone is a very strong citrus smell, but it fades fairly rapidly.

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