Floppy disk drive cleaning question.

#1 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 - 18:55 68kMLA

So I bought a NOS floppy disk drive cleaning disk with cleaning liquid. Problem is that the cleaning liquid bottle won't dispense liquid. >

Should I be able to use water instead?

#2 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 - 19:09 68kMLA

The floppy drive cleaning kits use isopropyl alcohol not water

WAYNE

#3 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 - 19:35 68kMLA

Alright, thanks.

Which concentration of rubbing alcohol is the best? (99% or 91%)

#4 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 - 20:39 68kMLA

the lower the percentage the higher the water content, I would recommend 99%

But in reality whatever you have should be ok, just let it dry off

#5 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 - 21:36 68kMLA

Alright, thanks.

#6 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 - 01:37 68kMLA

I recommend 99%. It's a lot more potent. You can get it at Safeway (or other stores that are owned by Safeway).

#7 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 - 17:04 68kMLA

If you ask nicely and don't look like you're planning to drink it, you might be able to get it from a pharmacy/drug store/chemist.

#8 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 - 17:08 68kMLA

Alright, thanks for the suggestions everybody!