Thread: How to clean a Mocha 301
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Old 08-30-2014, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cmrenno View Post
I picked up a Mocha colored Singer 301 today. Its in pretty good shape but its dirty!!!! It also smells like cigarette smoke. I have most of the previously recommended cleaners. I have never cleaned a mocha machine and I thought that there might be a wonderful secret that I am missing. I have search the internet but there doesn't seem to be any mention of cleaning the mocha finish. I am hoping that it will shine when I am done. Its real dull right now!

Thanks so much for you help!

Colleen
I would be very cautious cleaning the aluminum Singers with any water based cleaners. Have you ever seen one that has the ugly blotchy spots on the bed that just won't go away? That's what causes them. The 301 especially is prone to this.

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