Horotech Cleaner

Description

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Uses for Horotech Cleaner

Horotech Cleaner can be used for cleaning suitable components from:

• Antique clock movements
• Modern clock movements
• Watch movements
• Precision horological mechanisms
• Small mechanical components
• Clock and watch restoration projects

It is useful when old lubricant, dirt and contamination need to be removed before a movement is reassembled and correctly lubricated.

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Clock & Watch Movement Cleaning

Thorough cleaning is an important part of servicing a mechanical movement. Old oil and accumulated dirt can remain around pivots, bearings, gears and other small components, so cleaning should be carried out before applying fresh lubricant.

Horotech Cleaner is intended to form part of this specialist cleaning process, allowing components to be cleaned before being transferred to a suitable rinse.

For larger clock restoration projects, it can be used alongside other specialist horological products available from Priory Polishes, including Horotech Rinse and Horolube Clock Oil.

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How to Use Horotech Cleaner

1. Disassemble the movement as required for servicing.
2. Place the appropriate movement components into a clean container of Horotech Cleaner.
3. Allow the cleaner to dissolve and loosen old oil, grease and contamination.
4. Agitate or brush components gently where necessary.
5. Remove the cleaned components carefully.
6. Transfer them to Horotech Rinse for thorough rinsing.
7. Allow the components to drain and dry completely before inspection and lubrication.

For delicate components, use appropriate horological tools and handle parts carefully to avoid bending or damaging fine components.

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Rinsing After Cleaning

After cleaning, the components should be thoroughly rinsed to remove remaining cleaning solution and loosened contamination.

Horotech Rinse is designed for this next stage of the process. The recommended process uses successive baths of fresh rinse solution before the components are drained and dried.

Once completely dry, the movement components can be inspected and lubricated with an appropriate horological oil such as Horolube Clock Oil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horotech Cleaner used for?

Horotech Cleaner is a specialist cleaning solution for clock and watch movements. It removes oil, grease, dirt and other residues from suitable horological components.

Can Horotech Cleaner be used on clock movements?

Yes. It is intended for cleaning suitable clock movement components during servicing, maintenance and restoration.

Can it be used for watch movements?

Yes. Horotech Cleaner is also suitable for appropriate watch movement components and other precision horological parts.

What should I use after Horotech Cleaner?

After cleaning, the components should be thoroughly rinsed. Horotech Rinse is specifically intended for this stage of the cleaning process.

Do the components need to be dry before oiling?

Yes. Components should be thoroughly rinsed and completely dry before fresh lubricant is applied.

What oil can I use after cleaning a clock movement?

Horolube Clock Oil is a specialist precision lubricant for clock movements, pivots, bearings and other fine mechanical components.

I have bought Horosonic in the past, is this product similar?

Yes the Horosonic was a discontinued variation of this product. The Horosonic was oil-based, whereas the Horotech is spirit-based. Please be aware you cannot mix any Horosonic with the Horotech as they are different formulations. We recommend using the Horotech Cleaner, then the Horotech Rinse to go with it.

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Please Note

Horotech Cleaner is a specialist product intended for horological and precision cleaning applications. Always ensure that components are compatible with the cleaning process before treatment.

When working on valuable or historically important clocks and watches, appropriate horological knowledge and care should be used throughout disassembly, cleaning, rinsing, drying and lubrication.