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Old 5 February 2013, 10:00 AM   #1
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waterpik water flosser

I have been reading up on the forum on various ways to clean watches etc. I got a waterpik ultra water flosser for christmas and figured what the hell . I cleaned my rolex 16613 with it and was amazed how much dirt and grime came off. This watch was not cleaned for a while but didn't look that bad before I waterpiked it. I put it on a high setting and and blasted the nooks and crannies of my watch with hot water and WOW. Be careful and go outdoors it can get messy
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Old 5 February 2013, 10:02 AM   #2
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Hey, if it works.
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Old 5 February 2013, 10:06 AM   #3
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Old 5 February 2013, 10:09 AM   #4
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Old 5 February 2013, 10:06 AM   #5
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This is a proven method. Keep the bracelet below the water line and no mess
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Old 5 February 2013, 10:30 AM   #6
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Be careful and go outdoors it can get messy
Do it underwater to reduce mess.
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Old 5 February 2013, 10:32 AM   #7
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Do it underwater to reduce mess.
+1 voice of experience!
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Old 5 February 2013, 11:23 AM   #8
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It's no substitute for floss, of course.

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Old 5 February 2013, 01:20 PM   #9
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I've tried the water pic...but...a hand held steam cleaner works 1000% better with less mess. You can get them for $20 at Walmart or Target. Blasts away all the gunk.
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Old 5 February 2013, 02:29 PM   #10
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I've tried the water pic...but...a hand held steam cleaner works 1000% better with less mess. You can get them for $20 at Walmart or Target. Blasts away all the gunk.
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Old 5 February 2013, 01:57 PM   #11
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I've tried the water pic...but...a hand held steam cleaner works 1000% better with less mess. You can get them for $20 at Walmart or Target. Blasts away all the gunk.
This is interesting. Can you post a pic of which one you have.
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Old 5 February 2013, 02:21 PM   #12
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Thanks for sharing
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Old 5 February 2013, 02:40 PM   #13
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LOL I sometimes use mine for my teeth haha
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Old 5 February 2013, 03:59 PM   #14
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Very similar to what I have. Shoots a jet of hot steam. Excellent for cleaning bathrooms and kitchens too!

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Old 21 March 2019, 08:22 PM   #15
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I got Waterpik this Christmas, it has a very good massage function, I use it often. the water flosser is a great tool to keep our teeth healthy and clean and in good shape. I listened to my dentist and said it can help remove plaque. Time will tell.
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Old 20 September 2019, 10:13 PM   #16
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Great to know! I will have to 'pik' one up on Black Friday or Boxing day as they tend to be cheaper around that time (on Amazon).
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Old 20 September 2019, 10:13 PM   #17
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I got the system that has an ultrasonic toothbrush and flosser built into one base. I didn't love either of them so I was planning to toss it. As I'm walking to the trash can I think of using it as a watch cleaner. So its in my basement ready for use. The toothbrush also does a nice job on the clasp with a little soap.
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Old 20 September 2019, 10:22 PM   #18
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I thought about using a waterpik too. Will give it a try this weekend!
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Old 20 September 2019, 10:32 PM   #19
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I bought my wife a Waterpik for Christmas last year.

Would it be bad for me to secretly use for watch cleaning?

She just left for worl and I’m on holidays this week.
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Old 20 September 2019, 10:44 PM   #20
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twice a year I pop my bracelet off and drop it into an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner and then I take the same fluid to the watchhead with a small brush. Works great!
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Old 20 September 2019, 11:00 PM   #21
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My dentist is pushing me to use a Waterpik. Maybe he noticed my watch. lol
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Old 21 September 2019, 12:13 AM   #22
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I have only put it in my mouth not on my watch.


We have a hand held steamer, that actually seems like a great idea. I'll make sure not to hold it with my bare hands
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