| Re: Sticky and bad valves after vinegar bath
Vinegar contain acetic acid along with lots of organic stuff too--in the slowly fermented vinegar a non-toxic slime consisting of bacteria and cellulose is formed. (Yeech!) The acid can be "killed" by ringsing with a solution of baking soda (a pinch or two) and lukewarm water; thouroughly rinsing with plain water afterwards is important as well. Acetic acid causes verdigras on brass, ugly green gunk that is poisonous and possibly carcinogenic, so rinse, rinse, rinse!
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