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German pointer · 01-08-2012, 15:24

Hi there I am looking for a little help here. The childs wetsuit has a zipper stuck with dried in salt I have tried to soak it out and also tried wd40 none of which seems to work would anyone have any idea of what I could use to dislodge or disolve the salt

Thanks in advance

CJhaughey · 01-08-2012, 15:42

Have you tried hot water?
Salt can be stubborn stuff to shift but hot water usually dissolves it pretty fast.

German pointer · 01-08-2012, 17:05

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Originally Posted by CJhaughey

Have you tried hot water?
Salt can be stubborn stuff to shift but hot water usually dissolves it pretty fast.

Tried that thanks. Also had it soaking for a week in a bath to no avail

999/112 · 01-08-2012, 23:42

Try viniger. Might work.

denismc · 02-08-2012, 15:13

Vinegar and an old toothbrush should do it. Just make sure to rinse off the vinegar afterwards

German pointer · 03-08-2012, 10:34

Thanks lads I will try that over the weekend

YourName · 08-08-2012, 22:16

Vinegar is the best to dissolve salt crystals, either soak for a day or two, or scrub, soaking would be best

Orla99 · 10-08-2012, 16:08

Vinegar.

Midnight Oil · 14-08-2012, 20:04

citric acid from your local chemist would be even better. Dissolve some in warm water and allow it to soak in.

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German pointer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The far side of the back of beyond Posts: 498 Adverts \| Friends	zipper problem Hi there I am looking for a little help here. The childs wetsuit has a zipper stuck with dried in salt I have tried to soak it out and also tried wd40 none of which seems to work would anyone have any idea of what I could use to dislodge or disolve the salt Thanks in advance

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01-08-2012, 15:42	#2
CJhaughey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,644 Adverts \| Friends	Have you tried hot water? Salt can be stubborn stuff to shift but hot water usually dissolves it pretty fast.

01-08-2012, 23:42	#4
999/112 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 99 Adverts \| Friends	Try viniger. Might work.

02-08-2012, 15:13	#5
denismc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 129 Adverts \| Friends	Vinegar and an old toothbrush should do it. Just make sure to rinse off the vinegar afterwards

03-08-2012, 10:34	#6
German pointer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The far side of the back of beyond Posts: 498 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks lads I will try that over the weekend

08-08-2012, 22:16	#7
YourName Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pub Posts: 654 Adverts \| Friends	Vinegar is the best to dissolve salt crystals, either soak for a day or two, or scrub, soaking would be best

10-08-2012, 16:08	#8
Orla99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 15 Adverts \| Friends	Vinegar.

14-08-2012, 20:04	#9
Midnight Oil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 91 Adverts \| Friends	citric acid from your local chemist would be even better. Dissolve some in warm water and allow it to soak in.