JulieR Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi all! I just found this site, hello! I recently received a tub of marbles (an old Gold-n-Soft margarine tub that is older than I am I'm pretty sure) from my dad. I played with them as a kid and he did too, not sure if they were new for him or not. Anyway, my question today is how to best clean them. My parents are/were both chain smokers for as long as I can remember so these poor marbles aren't so fresh. Advice would be great. Thanks! Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 soap and water. If all glass and they are crusty CLR works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 My dad was a meat manager/butcher for A&P Tea Company his whole life. They cleaned the glass cases with a mix of warm water and ammonia. I clean my glass marbles the same way. I probably use a half-cup of clear ammonia to 1/2 to a gallon of water, let them soak a little while, swirl them around some with my hands, rinse a couple times with clear water and throw a towel on the kitchen counter and roll them around to dry. I really like looking at them in the water as know you get an idea of what wet mint really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieR Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thank you both! I'm not sure why but I was concerned that soap might cloud them or leave a residue. Are all soaps safe or are there some to avoid? I don't have ammonia but I know some people wash their windows with water and vinegar. I could try that, not sure why I didn't think of it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I use an ultra sonic cleaning machine for 8 minutes and repeat if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99marbles131 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I always put a little goo-gone in my soapy water. It gives them a nice oily shine to wipe off and I think it leaves them shinier when your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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