Cleaning and storage of globes

[LavaMeister]

Hey all!  I'm looking for information on the best way to clean globes that have been emptied of their contents.  I can't seem to find a bottle brush narrow enough and long enough to do a scrubbing.

 

I have emptied out two globes in the past.  I used boiling water to get any stray lava out after heating the globes and pouring out the main contents.  I used a compressor to blow out any residual water that remained.  The compressor has a filter on it to take water out of the compressed air so the globe is relatively dry when cleaned.

 

Also, are the springs in the pre-China lamps likely to rust or corrode if they are just left in the globe for future filling?

 

[LampHead]

I copied my response to another post...and the coils will be fine if everything is stored dry.


Regular dish soap is not created equal and Dawn is a must, it cuts all the old wax which is petroleum based, bleach will not take it off. Next is the water you use to rinse the globe, it must be distilled or RO water only...regular bottled water will not work as it has minerals and tap water is a no no. I have never used the alcohol but it is a step that would not hurt at all, I just dont think its required after a good wash with Dawn. Take out the coil and clean it with the Dawn also. If you wash the globe properly the wax will not stick. I wash the bottle and coil twice with a good bottle brush and rinse twice with RO water and have never had a problem.


LampHead