x97lyons Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I was wondering if anone has any suggestions for cleaning speaker screens. I have some KG2's and I have noticed the screens have some dust buildup. Can I just vacume them offf or can I wash them in water. I was wondering what other forum members do to clean the speaker screens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I do the vacuum once in a while and about once a year I will use dish soap applied w/ a soft paint brush under warm water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I buy a lot of used speakers from estates, auctions, storage shed repos, etc and I run into a bunch of nasty, filthy grills from time to time. On MDF backed grills you can NOT even get them damp. If possible I remove the cloth from MDF and machine wash on gentle with cold water and Woolite for delicate fabrics. If I can't remove the cloth I'll use Woolite foam carpet cleaner and when dry they can be vacuumed. Caution: I've had some grill cloths fade when using the carpet cleaner. Then I'll have to replace the cloth or occasionally I'll use RIT dye in a spray bottle to bring them back up. On plastic frame grills I use a mixture of Windex, dish soap, water, and laundry soap in a spray bottle. Shake well before using. I wet them thoroughly, let them sit about 15 minutes, and rinse them using the shower massage. I let them dry thoroughly before reinstalling. You can put a fan on them if needed for faster drying. On some grill cloths that are "loose", I'll use hot water to shrink and tighten the cloth. FYI: Hot water can loosen the adhesives holding the cloth. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x97lyons Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks for all the suggestions. I will look at them tonight, but I think it is a plastic frame. I will give your cleaning mixture a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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