How To Remove and Clean Sticky Plastic from Zoom Recorders

How to Remove and Clean Sticky Plastic from Zoom Recorders

If you have a Zoom H5 or any Zoom product with a sticky plastic coating that has aged over time, here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to clean it up effectively.

Materials Needed:

• Dish soap
• Rubbing alcohol (70%)
• Acetone (nail polish remover)
• Armor All Original for vehicles, electronics, and plastic products

Steps:

1. Identify the Sticky Plastic Coating: Check your Zoom recorder or any other plastic product for sticky residue on the surface.

2. Attempt with Dish Soap:

   • Wet a cloth or sponge with water.
   • Apply dish soap generously on the sticky areas.
   • Gently scrub the plastic coating to remove stickiness.
   • Rinse the recorder thoroughly with water and dry it completely.

3. Research Alternative Cleaning Solutions:

   • Look up different products that can effectively remove sticky residue from plastic coatings.

4. Consider Different Cleaning Products:

   • Acquire rubbing alcohol (70%), acetone (nail polish remover), and Armor All Original for testing.

5. Test the Cleaning Products:

   • Apply rubbing alcohol on a small area of the sticky plastic coating and observe the results.
   • Test acetone on another small area and evaluate its effectiveness.
   • Apply Armor All Original on a separate area to see if it helps remove the stickiness.

6. Evaluate the Results:

   • Note the performance of each product:
     • Rubbing alcohol (70%) may work best in removing the sticky residue effectively.
     • Acetone may be too strong and should be used cautiously.
     • Armor All Original may not provide the desired results.

7. Final Cleaning Process:

   • Use rubbing alcohol (70%) to clean the entire sticky plastic coating on your Zoom recorder or plastic product.
   • Apply the rubbing alcohol on a cloth or cotton pad and gently wipe the sticky areas.
   • Repeat the process until the stickiness is completely removed.

8. Finish and Inspect:

   • Once the sticky residue is removed, inspect the Zoom recorder or plastic product to ensure all areas are clean and free from stickiness.

9. Maintenance:

   • Regularly clean your Zoom recorder or plastic products to prevent the buildup of sticky residue in the future.

By following these steps and using rubbing alcohol as the primary cleaning solution, you can effectively remove sticky plastic coating from your Zoom recorder or any other plastic product.