Urgent cleaning help needed... (1 Viewer)

[laurencejackson]

Apologies for cross posting also to the Nikon page, but i'ts more a general enquiry.

Hi All, unfortunately I find myself having to go into hospital for 4 weeks of chemotherapy on Monday. Naturally I'm still very shocked at my change of circumstances, but hoping that despite the aggressive treatment, my room will have a decent view and with that, some birds to see. My problem is that my Nikon 10x25 HGLs compacts have been stored in my car's centre console throughout lockdown for months, up against some new surgical face masks with an obnoxious inpregnated sweet cherry odour . Due to my condition, I cannot stand this smell. Ive tried lemon juice, regular washing in mild soapy water (they are WP and nitro purged) and I'm now trying apple cider vinegar....Does anyone have any help ideas what might help? The main odour seems to come from the rubber armouring on the barrels and the strap. Sorry this is a bit left field but thanks for any help!
Laurence, Perth, WA

 

[Troubador]

I have never had to face this problem, and I guess most members won't either, however one rubber conditioner mentioned quite frequently by members is Armorall and it is available in WA from https://www.westernex.com.au/component/hikashop/product/702686-armorall-protectant.

Lee

 

[Hermann]

Take the strap off and wash it in soapy water. That's what I'd do. I'd also wipe down the binoculars with alcohol. If need be I'd take a good scotch ...

Hermann

 

[Sheko]

Hi all, this is my first post so only trying to be helpful, but does anyone in Perth have some spare binos to lend to our unfortunate fellow member? Sorry Laurence, I'm in Blighty mate or you'd get the choice of what I've got, good luck with the treatment.