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Donnyal · 7 May 2018, 12:38 AM

Hi guys, hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather were having!
Would like to know what would you guys recommend for cleaning your subc?
I have read about some soap in the US but i need something you can acquire in the uk?
What are your methods?
Soap type?
Hot/cald water?
Thanks all

zaydans · 7 May 2018, 12:41 AM

I’m not sure that soap and water in the UK and US are that different to warrant a recommendation. These watches are designed to withstand sea water at depth.

antbkny · 7 May 2018, 12:43 AM

For a deep cleaning I soak it in warm soapy water. I use dish soap. I let it sit for about 10 mins and then clean it with a soft brush. I also use vareat watch cleaner after and between washes. I dry with compressed air then finish up with a microfiber cloth.

tyler1980 · 7 May 2018, 12:46 AM

wristclean?

watchmework · 7 May 2018, 01:02 AM

I usually just take it in the shower with me and make sure to give it a good rinse. A lot of folks recommend dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush.

dmash · 7 May 2018, 01:04 AM

There's special soap one must use to clean your watches now? Lol what

T.Rex · 7 May 2018, 01:11 AM

Wristclean......easily the best and thorough cleaner in my opinion. Comes in a spray bottle that lasts a long time. They also sell micro-fiber cleaning cloths as well. Highly recommended.

Minimalist · 7 May 2018, 01:17 AM

I use car shampoo and a soft toothbrush, been doing it for years. The shampoo has some waxes etc in it and after I rinse and dry with a microfiber cloth the shine is amazing. Much better than using ordinary soap. Leaves a gleaming shine on the steel and glass.

padi56 · 7 May 2018, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnyal

Hi guys, hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather were having!
Would like to know what would you guys recommend for cleaning your subc?
I have read about some soap in the US but i need something you can acquire in the uk?
What are your methods?
Soap type?
Hot/cald water?
Thanks all

Plain soap and water any soap or water that's safe for your skin I am 100% sure it will safe on SS.This is what Rolex themselves recommended no need for any Foo Foo sprays or special cloths any clean cotton type cloth will do.

c41006 · 7 May 2018, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Plain soap and water any soap or water that's safe for your skin I am 100% sure it will safe on SS.This is what Rolex themselves recommended no need for any Foo Foo sprays or special cloths any clean cotton type cloth will do.

^this

Cleaning is one of many things people overthink when it comes to their watches

Boaters · 7 May 2018, 01:24 AM

Plain old dish soap and warm water works better than all the rest IMPO.

codecow · 7 May 2018, 01:36 AM

I use Tide Pods.

tyler1980 · 7 May 2018, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by codecow

I use Tide Pods.

thats better than eating them

Bigblu10 · 7 May 2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

I usually just take it in the shower with me and make sure to give it a good rinse. A lot of folks recommend dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush.

Problem with body soaps is they have additives in them to make your skin feel soft that don't necessarily rinse clean off a metal watch. YMMV. I have been using Dawn dish soap or similar for decades, as it is designed to be a degreaser and not leave any soap residue. I also use it to clean my eye glass lenses multiple times a day when at home with a super soft small baby wash cloth. Gets lenses perfectly clean and with no scratches!

Donnyal · 7 May 2018, 02:28 AM

Thanks for the replies. Before you wash do you guys really tighten the crown? Was told to never force it too tight?

harvey · 7 May 2018, 02:33 AM

Johnsons baby shampoo works really good...

Sarosh · 7 May 2018, 02:41 AM

Warm water and any organic soap.

jw0n · 7 May 2018, 03:46 AM

Any sort of soap with an old toothbrush will work. I usually then do a 1 hour soak in two teaspoons of baking soda, to allow more grime and gunk to float out. Rinse, and repeat with a soapy scrub.

Here's a quick look at the gunk, grime and DNA that seeps out after a soda soak:

Bigblu10 · 7 May 2018, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Donnyal

Thanks for the replies. Before you wash do you guys really tighten the crown? Was told to never force it too tight?

Never force it tight! Tighten until it stops, done. No need to be forceful, it will not make the crown anymore waterproof.

Uhtred59 · 7 May 2018, 03:54 AM

So no Foo Foo's, got it ;-)

AEC · 7 May 2018, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by codecow

I use Tide Pods.

Stop it, you're making me hungry!

AEC · 7 May 2018, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Never force it tight! Tighten until it stops, done. No need to be forceful, it will not make the crown anymore waterproof.

I agree with this. I don't think there is an increase in water resistance achieved by applying extra torque to the crown after it is screwed all the way down. Once the crown is screwed down, all the seals should be properly positioned.

Mr bluecity · 7 May 2018, 06:00 AM

In the shower, toothbrush, bit of soap, job done

RossHetherington · 7 May 2018, 06:37 AM

Dish soap and water

Rolex85 · 7 May 2018, 06:43 AM

i also vote for wristclean. They ship worldwide. I used to just use dish soap and water until a guy showed me his wrist clean. I couldn't believe that i actually did notice a difference between dish soap and wrist clean. dish soap always has additives for your skin and those additives don't hurt the watch but they leave a film when rinsing unless you want to stand there and rinse for a long time. Wrist clean is a simple spray it on, rub it into the watch, rinse lightly and dry. sparkles like new!

brandrea · 7 May 2018, 06:50 AM

Dish soap, soft brush, hand towel and micro fiber to finish

thesharkfactor · 7 May 2018, 06:56 AM

..cue the old magazine Rolex advert pic about keeping your Oyster clean...

RolexNorth · 7 May 2018, 11:29 AM

I used to us Dawn Original liquid soap and warm water. Then a hair dryer on low to dry it.

Now I've switched over to Wrist Clean watch cleaner by Varaet. I'm really very happy with that and will stick with it. Oh, and I still dry with a hair dryer.

FiguredMaple · 7 May 2018, 12:32 PM

I read that vinegar is safe for stainless steel.

brucethemanlee · 7 May 2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

i usually just take it in the shower with me and make sure to give it a good rinse. A lot of folks recommend dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush.

+1

7 May 2018, 12:38 AM	#1
Donnyal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: London Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 175	Washing (cleaning) subc UK Hi guys, hope everyone is enjoying the lovely weather were having! Would like to know what would you guys recommend for cleaning your subc? I have read about some soap in the US but i need something you can acquire in the uk? What are your methods? Soap type? Hot/cald water? Thanks all

7 May 2018, 12:46 AM	#4
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	wristclean? __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

7 May 2018, 02:41 AM	#17
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Warm water and any organic soap. __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

7 May 2018, 03:46 AM	#18
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	Any sort of soap with an old toothbrush will work. I usually then do a 1 hour soak in two teaspoons of baking soda, to allow more grime and gunk to float out. Rinse, and repeat with a soapy scrub. Here's a quick look at the gunk, grime and DNA that seeps out after a soda soak: __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

7 May 2018, 03:54 AM	#20
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	So no Foo Foo's, got it ;-) __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

7 May 2018, 12:41 AM	#2
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	I’m not sure that soap and water in the UK and US are that different to warrant a recommendation. These watches are designed to withstand sea water at depth.

7 May 2018, 12:43 AM	#3
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	For a deep cleaning I soak it in warm soapy water. I use dish soap. I let it sit for about 10 mins and then clean it with a soft brush. I also use vareat watch cleaner after and between washes. I dry with compressed air then finish up with a microfiber cloth.

7 May 2018, 01:02 AM	#5
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I usually just take it in the shower with me and make sure to give it a good rinse. A lot of folks recommend dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush.

7 May 2018, 01:04 AM	#6
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	There's special soap one must use to clean your watches now? Lol what

7 May 2018, 01:11 AM	#7
T.Rex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Tom Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Sub 14060 "D" Posts: 108	Wristclean......easily the best and thorough cleaner in my opinion. Comes in a spray bottle that lasts a long time. They also sell micro-fiber cleaning cloths as well. Highly recommended.

7 May 2018, 01:17 AM	#8
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	I use car shampoo and a soft toothbrush, been doing it for years. The shampoo has some waxes etc in it and after I rinse and dry with a microfiber cloth the shine is amazing. Much better than using ordinary soap. Leaves a gleaming shine on the steel and glass.

7 May 2018, 01:24 AM	#11
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Plain old dish soap and warm water works better than all the rest IMPO.

7 May 2018, 01:36 AM	#12
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,195	I use Tide Pods.

7 May 2018, 02:28 AM	#15
Donnyal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: London Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 175	Thanks for the replies. Before you wash do you guys really tighten the crown? Was told to never force it too tight?

7 May 2018, 02:33 AM	#16
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,435	Johnsons baby shampoo works really good...

7 May 2018, 06:00 AM	#23
Mr bluecity "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 22	In the shower, toothbrush, bit of soap, job done

7 May 2018, 06:37 AM	#24
RossHetherington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 87	Dish soap and water

7 May 2018, 06:43 AM	#25
Rolex85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 602	i also vote for wristclean. They ship worldwide. I used to just use dish soap and water until a guy showed me his wrist clean. I couldn't believe that i actually did notice a difference between dish soap and wrist clean. dish soap always has additives for your skin and those additives don't hurt the watch but they leave a film when rinsing unless you want to stand there and rinse for a long time. Wrist clean is a simple spray it on, rub it into the watch, rinse lightly and dry. sparkles like new!

7 May 2018, 06:50 AM	#26
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,076	Dish soap, soft brush, hand towel and micro fiber to finish

7 May 2018, 06:56 AM	#27
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	..cue the old magazine Rolex advert pic about keeping your Oyster clean...

7 May 2018, 11:29 AM	#28
RolexNorth Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: YM2SS,SD43,HULK Posts: 558	I used to us Dawn Original liquid soap and warm water. Then a hair dryer on low to dry it. Now I've switched over to Wrist Clean watch cleaner by Varaet. I'm really very happy with that and will stick with it. Oh, and I still dry with a hair dryer.

7 May 2018, 12:32 PM	#29
FiguredMaple "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 174	I read that vinegar is safe for stainless steel.

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