cleaning presser feet
 

I just inherited a Bernina 830 from my husband's grandmother. It has been in storage for quite some time and there is a little curosion on some of the presser feet. Does anyone have any ideas of how to clean then without leaving a residue?

Everything else seems to be in good working order. Thanks for you ideas.

i'd be too afraid that they would leave marks on the fabric. but if you are going to attempt it, maybe naval jelly will work.

I would check with your local Bernina dealer. You could probably even get an answer via phone rather than having to go in. Good luck and let us know the outcome. I have the new (2009) Bernina 830 & I absolutely love everything about it.

I'd ask a Beenina dealer.

When I get a "new" vintage machine, I soak all the plated parts and accessories in Evaporust for a few hours - it floats away dried oil and the feet end up looking like new. If parts actually have rust on them, I soak them until the rust is gone. It's wonderful stuff and non-toxic, non-noxious. :)

Hi Polyparrot, where do you get Evaporust? I have a few things I think need soaking.

I'd stick them in my husband's brass tumbler. Maybe you could check around, see if anyone you know has one?

I agree with Poly, and while I have some Evaporust, I've also been known to soak them in my jewelry cleaner...

I feel like I would start by rubbing them with baking soda on a damp rag, just to see. Baking soda won't scratch but will take off most anything. I've never heard of the Evaporust, (even though I am still waiting to hear where I can purchase this) but it sounds great too. Just a couple cents worth of opinion....

Here is where you can get Evaporust:

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_7wi67s92ok_e

Thanks for your great ideas. I let you know how it goes.

I buy Evaporust at O'Reilly's Auto Parts and Auto Zone, and I've heard that Walmart carries it, too, but I've never seen it there. :)

I would use denatured alcohol, you cant get it in home depot. It is great stuff. You can use it for alot of stuff.