[Jewelry making - Article 01268] - Re: [Orchid] Steam Cleaner Vs. Ultrasonic

[Terri Garcia]

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    I haven't been following the thread on this subject closely, but has
    anyone suggested a Waterpik? A hyper friend of mine lost patience
    with the toothbrush scrubbing on a rush job one day and tried her
    Waterpik. She liked it so much better than scrubbing that she uses it
    all the time now. If you don't have one go to Goodwill or St. Vinnies
    and pick one up cheap just to give it a try. Fill it with hot water
    and maybe a dash of Dawn dish soap. I use an ultrasonic myself, but
    I'm going to get a Waterpik to complement it. A brush can't get into
    those areas that a pik does. 

    Speaking of dental equipment.....One item I find valuable is the
    dental floss with a stiff threader and slightly abrasive section made
    for people with braces. The spongy abrasive section holds polishing
    compound pretty well, and also cleans it out of those little spaces.
    Another item is the thin abrasive tapes that the dentist uses to get
    between your teeth. They fit into a saw frame nicely and get into
    some amazingly tiny spaces. Find a store with a good selection of
    dental aids for orthodontic needs, they have all sorts of tiny
    brushes and interesting things useful for what we do. Some of them
    even fit into your flex-shaft. Or, just make friends with your
    dentist or dental hygienist. They might be willing to let you try
    some of their supplies. 

Terri

 
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