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I have been told that Sparkle is the glass cleaner of choice for cleaning objectives because it will not eat away coatings.
I just noticed on the bottle we have that it says Sparkle can be diluted "one part water to two parts Sparkle." So does everyone dilute it or use the pure form? Does it really matter? Thanks, Nathan
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http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal Nathan I definitely dilute it. After the water evaporates from the mildly diluted Sparkle, you still need to further dilute the residual film with distilled water so that there is no residual left at all. Dan On Nov 16, 2007, at 3:35 PM, nathan witherspoon wrote: Search the CONFOCAL archive at http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi- bin/wa?S1=confocal I have been told that Sparkle is the glass cleaner of choice for cleaning objectives because it will not eat away coatings. I just noticed on the bottle we have that it says Sparkle can be diluted "one part water to two parts Sparkle." So does everyone dilute it or use the pure form? Does it really matter? Thanks, Nathan Dan Focht Bioptechs Inc. V (724)282-7145 F (724)282-0745 www.bioptechs.com |
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http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal I use the diluted form Vickery nathan witherspoon wrote: > Search the CONFOCAL archive at > http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal > I have been told that Sparkle is the glass cleaner of choice for > cleaning objectives because it will not eat away coatings. > I just noticed on the bottle we have that it says Sparkle can be > diluted "one part water to two parts Sparkle." > So does everyone dilute it or use the pure form? Does it really matter? > > Thanks, > Nathan |
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The company makes a clear Sparkle called "pc cleaner". |
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hi tom,
is the Sparkle 'pc cleaner' called Sparkle Anti-Static Ergonomic Screen Cleaner by the company. i would liek to order this and just want to be sure. there is a link below for those interested. thanks farid http://www.bestcleaningproducts.com/shop/product.asp_Q_prodID_E_3759
On Nov 16, 2007 4:54 PM, Donnelly, Tom <[hidden email]> wrote:
-- Farid Jalali MSc Senior Research Technician/ Lab Manager Dr. Robert Bristow Lab Applied Molecular Oncology Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto, Canada 416-946-4501 X4351 (Princess Margaret Hospital) 416-581-7754 STTARR at MaRS Building 416-581-7791 STTARR Micrroscopy Suite |
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This
is what I got back from their customer service:
Our Sparkle Flat Screen Cleaner contains no purple
dye as does our aerosol.
The Flat Screen Cleaner sells for $14.95 for 3-8
oz. bottles, or $55.95 for a case of 12. The Aerosol sells for $16.95 for
3-20 oz. spray cans. Shipping and handling per order is $6.95. It
ships out UPS Ground.
A. J. Funk
& Company
Manufacturers of Sparkle Glass Cleaner
Phone: 847-741-6760 1-877-225-3865
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Thanks Tom.
I am surprised to say that the company does not ship outside of the continental USA. Are there any Canadian's on the list using this product and if so, is there a Canadian distributor? If anyone has any suggestions to help me get some Sparkle, that would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Farid
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Search the CONFOCAL archive at <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal" target="_blank"> http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal -- Farid Jalali MSc Senior Research Technician/ Lab Manager Dr. Robert Bristow Lab Applied Molecular Oncology Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto, Canada 416-946-4501 X4351 (Princess Margaret Hospital) 416-581-7754 STTARR at MaRS Building 416-581-7791 STTARR Micrroscopy Suite |
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http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal Farid Jalali wrote: > I am surprised to say that the company does not ship outside of the > continental USA. Are there any Canadian's on the list using this product > and if so, is there a Canadian distributor? If anyone has any > suggestions to help me get some Sparkle, that would be greatly appreciated. Kodak lens cleaner works, as well, as would probably any commercial lens cleaning solution--just more expensive per ml. Martin Wessendorf -- Martin Wessendorf, Ph.D. office: (612) 626-0145 Assoc Prof, Dept Neuroscience lab: (612) 624-2991 University of Minnesota Preferred FAX: (612) 624-8118 6-145 Jackson Hall, 321 Church St. SE Dept Fax: (612) 626-5009 Minneapolis, MN 55455 E-mail: martinw[at]med.umn.edu |
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http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal Having ordered this product from Canada several years ago, I was also intrigued by this response so I called AJ Funk, the manufacturer of Sparkle. They confirmed that indeed, they no longer ship to Canada because of the horrendous amounts of paperwork and costs involved in the border crossing - welcome to the new reality. The product is stocked in Ace and Tru Valu hardware stores but I don't think we have any of those in Canada. I'm lucky, I have good friends in the US, in Buffalo, just across the border from me and I can ship stuff there (hope Homeland Security is not listening). Judy Judy Trogadis Bio-Imaging Coordinator St. Michael's Hospital, 7Queen 30 Bond St. Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada ph: 416-864-6060 x6337 pager: 416-685-9219 fax: 416-864-6043 [hidden email] >>> Martin Wessendorf <[hidden email]> 11/20/07 10:43 AM >>> Search the CONFOCAL archive at http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal Farid Jalali wrote: > I am surprised to say that the company does not ship outside of the > continental USA. Are there any Canadian's on the list using this product > and if so, is there a Canadian distributor? If anyone has any > suggestions to help me get some Sparkle, that would be greatly appreciated. Kodak lens cleaner works, as well, as would probably any commercial lens cleaning solution--just more expensive per ml. Martin Wessendorf -- Martin Wessendorf, Ph.D. office: (612) 626-0145 Assoc Prof, Dept Neuroscience lab: (612) 624-2991 University of Minnesota Preferred FAX: (612) 624-8118 6-145 Jackson Hall, 321 Church St. SE Dept Fax: (612) 626-5009 Minneapolis, MN 55455 E-mail: martinw[at]med.umn.edu |
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But the real question is whether the Sparkle Flat Screen Cleaner has a
similar chemical composition to the purple spray other than the color.
Not all glass cleaners are equally recommended for objectives so just
because this is a Sparkle product, one can't be sure it is equally safe.
I am copying this message to Sparkle and will post their reply.
The Canadians who can't find Sparkle in their country need to find some American who will ship them inexpensive prescription drugs in exchange for Sparkle. just kidding... At 01:14 PM 11/19/07, you wrote: Search the CONFOCAL archive at http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal Professor of Biological Sciences Director, Molecular Cytology Core 2 Tucker Hall University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211-7400 573-882-4712 (office) 573-882-0123 (fax) [hidden email] http://www.biology.missouri.edu/faculty/phillips.html http://www.biotech.missouri.edu/mcc/ |
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http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal Hello: I bought mine through Ted Pella / Pelco International. I guess they sell enough stuff to Canada that the paperwork is not a big deal. No comemrcial affiliation. Regards, Sophie ____________________________________________________ Sophie M. K. Brunet, Ph. D. Research Officer Optical Spectroscopy, Laser Systems and Applications Chemistry 112 sessional lecturer [hidden email] 306-966-1719 (office) 306-966-1702 (fax) ____________________________________________________ Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre University of Saskatchewan Thorvaldson Bldg. 110 Science Place Saskatoon, Sk S7N 5C9 ____________________________________________________ Quoting Farid Jalali <[hidden email]>: > Search the CONFOCAL archive at > http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal > > Thanks Tom. > > I am surprised to say that the company does not ship outside of the > continental USA. Are there any Canadian's on the list using this product and > if so, is there a Canadian distributor? If anyone has any suggestions to > help me get some Sparkle, that would be greatly appreciated. > > Cheers > Farid > > > On 11/19/07, Donnelly, Tom <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > Search the CONFOCAL archive at > > http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal This is what I > > got back from their customer service: > > > > Our Sparkle Flat Screen Cleaner contains no purple dye as does our > > aerosol. > > > > The Flat Screen Cleaner sells for $14.95 for 3-8 oz. bottles, or $55.95 > > for a case of 12. The Aerosol sells for $16.95 for 3-20 oz. spray cans. > > Shipping and handling per order is $6.95. It ships out UPS Ground. > > > > A. J. Funk & Company > > Manufacturers of Sparkle Glass Cleaner > > Phone: 847-741-6760 1-877-225-3865 > > [hidden email] > > http://www.glasscleaner.com/ > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > *From:* Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]*On > > Behalf Of *Farid Jalali > > *Sent:* Saturday, November 17, 2007 8:23 AM > > *To:* [hidden email] > > *Subject:* Re: Glass Cleaner > > > > Search the CONFOCAL archive at > > http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal hi tom, > > is the Sparkle 'pc cleaner' called Sparkle Anti-Static Ergonomic Screen > > Cleaner by the company. i would liek to order this and just want to be > sure. > > there is a link below for those interested. > > > > thanks > > farid > > > > http://www.bestcleaningproducts.com/shop/product.asp_Q_prodID_E_3759 > > > > On Nov 16, 2007 4:54 PM, Donnelly, Tom <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > > > The company makes a clear Sparkle called "pc cleaner". > > > > > > This should deposit less film, also the purple dye possibly is > > > fluorescent. > > > > > > Tom > > > -------------------------- > > > Sent using BlackBerry > > > > > > This message was sent via Blackberry. > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Confocal Microscopy List <[hidden email]> > > > To: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> > > > Sent: Fri Nov 16 13:48:43 2007 > > > Subject: Re: Glass Cleaner > > > > > > Search the CONFOCAL archive at > > > http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal > > > > > > I use the diluted form > > > Vickery > > > > > > nathan witherspoon wrote: > > > > > > > Search the CONFOCAL archive at > > > > http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal > > > > I have been told that Sparkle is the glass cleaner of choice for > > > > cleaning objectives because it will not eat away coatings. > > > > I just noticed on the bottle we have that it says Sparkle can be > > > > diluted "one part water to two parts Sparkle." > > > > So does everyone dilute it or use the pure form? Does it really > > > matter? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Nathan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Farid Jalali MSc > > Senior Research Technician/ Lab Manager > > Dr. Robert Bristow Lab > > Applied Molecular Oncology > > Princess Margaret Hospital > > Toronto, Canada > > 416-946-4501 X4351 (Princess Margaret Hospital) > > 416-581-7754 STTARR at MaRS Building > > 416-581-7791 STTARR Micrroscopy Suite > > > > > > > -- > Farid Jalali MSc > Senior Research Technician/ Lab Manager > Dr. Robert Bristow Lab > Applied Molecular Oncology > Princess Margaret Hospital > Toronto, Canada > 416-946-4501 X4351 (Princess Margaret Hospital) > 416-581-7754 STTARR at MaRS Building > 416-581-7791 STTARR Micrroscopy Suite > |
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http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal We use Glass Plus which I have also been unable to find in Canada. We are also close to the boarder so I bought some when I was last in Vermont. I looked into shipping to Canada and a case of Glass Plus was about $20 but the shipping was $150 or so! We haven't been diluting it, but after the notes on this thread I think we will now. Claire |
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Hi all,
Is there an equivalent available in Singapore? Any proponents of 99% ethanol denatured in 1% methanol? Is it safe? Cheers Shalin On Nov 21, 2007 9:52 PM, Claire Brown <
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My service engineer said that the best solvent for cleaning an objective is ethanol. He would use 70% alcohol with cotton wool on an applicator stick first; if it does not work 100% alcohol will do the job. We will not look for something else.
I think that 99% ethanol with trace amount of methanol is just as good as absolute ethanol for cleaning purpose; don’t drink it ;-) Ann Fook -----Original
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Hi all, On Nov 21, 2007 9:52 PM, Claire Brown < [hidden email]> wrote: Search
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find in Canada. We are
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