need to know how to safely remove heavy nicotine stains from some equipment i have?

Question

i recently purchased two pieces of equipment(sewing machines) that came from a shop that the operators smoked VERY heavly.this has caused the machines to be covered with nicotine.i wish to clean them up but i can't use soap & water in any great amount due to it getting into the internal workings & causing problems. So, anyone out there know how to remove this STUFF?

Answer 1

I always use Lysol Orange Wipes for all my heavy cleaning--grease off my range hood, rubber stains out of the dryer (after my daughter's assinine bf dried his black shoes in there). I have never found the stain that these cloths won't clean.

And I agree with the other answerer who told you to wear heavy duty rubber gloves. You absolutely do not want any of that gunk in your system.

Answer 2

The new Formula 409 for any surface. This product is awesome for cigarrette, grease stains. A little goes a long way too.

Answer 3

I find that using liquid bleach works super good, and it will remove the stains from your fingers caused from nicotine

Answer 4

spray 409 on a paper towel.

i deal with a lot of smoke stained objects in my job. 409 is what works best for 99% of them.

Answer 5

Rubbing Alcohol is really great to get rid of tar. It evaporates quickly. If it is resistant add table .salt

Answer 6

DENATURED alcohol will work better. Wear chemical gloves when using - unless you are a smoker... else you will absorb nice doses of nicotine and alcohol in to your system. Great for heavy smokers and drinkers... YEAH!!

Answer 7

Try rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth.

Answer 8

try some baby oil on cotton wool that should take it out