Cleaning crud on a 1930s mandolin
I've used warm water and a gently-applied washcloth to no avail. To remove decades of user buildup, from what I've read here, it appears I should next try mild soap and water, and failing that, naptha.
Is that correct, or is there another game plan I should adopt?
Last edited by Sheila Lagrand; Jul-23-2021 at 8:04pm.
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