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Tide pen for PETG stain (sh.itjust.works)

Had a weird black stain on a PETG print. Maybe it was mold? It seemed pretty penetrated into material. Tried windex, all purpose cleaning spray, dawn soap and couldn't get it out. Gave a tide pen a try and it scrubbed right out easily with that!

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[-] Marvelicious@fedia.io 4 points 2 months ago

Other filament stuck in the nozzle maybe, and it just came loose in your print? I cant imagine mold being an issue.

[-] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

It's an old piece and in the kitchen.

[-] Marvelicious@fedia.io 1 points 2 months ago

Ah, that makes more sense.

[-] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

PETG is actually pretty porous at the microscopic level which is why the stain was so stubborn - the Tide pen has strong surfactants that can penetrate those tiny spaces where regular cleaners cant reach.

this post was submitted on 07 Jul 2025
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