Whistle Cleaning

[JRutledge]

The insurance is extra. It is not required. I have been a NASO member for years. I like the fact that I can get many of their products at a discount and I get the magazine for free. If that is not worth it to you, then do not get it.

Peace

[tjones1]

I put my whistles in boiling water. Fast and easy.

[Old School]

Originally Posted by tjones1

I put my whistles in boiling water. Fast and easy.

Negative! Do not do this! The plastic will melt or start to deform if you leave it in there too long. Plus, a big no-no, the shine on the whistle will fade because of the hot water. The black will turn to an off dull black. Vinegar sounds the best to me because we use this to clean other things like coffee makers, etc. Leave it in over night, soak it in mouthwash before storing in your bag.

Actually, might not be a bad idea to do this treatment to your spare whistle in case one of your partners forgets theirs. They will appreciate the mouth-wash treatment.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by Old School

Negative! Do not do this! The plastic will melt or start to deform if you leave it in there too long. Plus, a big no-no, the shine on the whistle will fade because of the hot water. The black will turn to an off dull black. Vinegar sounds the best to me because we use this to clean other things like coffee makers, etc. Leave it in over night, soak it in mouthwash before storing in your bag.

Actually, might not be a bad idea to do this treatment to your spare whistle in case one of your partners forgets theirs. They will appreciate the mouth-wash treatment.

If you allow them to melt you don't need to be messing with boiling water in the first place. Also, they will fade if you keep them in there too long...otherwise, it won't hurt the whistle.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Old School

Negative! Do not do this! The plastic will melt or start to deform if you leave it in there too long. Plus, a big no-no, the shine on the whistle will fade because of the hot water. The black will turn to an off dull black.

That won't happen if you use cold boiling water. Try it.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

"Clean whistle??!! I don't need no stinking clean whistle!!"

With apologies to Mel Brooks.

MTD, Sr.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

That won't happen if you use cold boiling water. Try it.

This should keep OS busy for a few days. Good work, JR!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

That won't happen if you use cold boiling water. Try it.

It's certainly not impossible to have cold boiling water. In fact, water that is boiling can freeze pretty quickly (during the boiling action) if the proper conditions are present. (It does take some "special" -- though not outlandish -- equipment).

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

It's certainly not impossible to have cold boiling water. In fact, water that is boiking can freeze pretty quickly (during the boining action) if the proper conditions are present. (It does take some "special" -- though not outlandish -- equipment).

If I remember my physics correctly, you can boil cold water by introducing a vacuum.

No, I'm not going to make the obvious "Old School" joke here either.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

It's certainly not impossible to have cold boiling water. In fact, water that is boiling can freeze pretty quickly (during the boiling action) if the proper conditions are present. (It does take some "special" -- though not outlandish -- equipment).

Reminds me of the old Three Stooges short in which they were trying to mix up a batch of "spotted paint".

[rockyroad]

Run your whistles thru the dishwasher...just put them in the silverware compartment and take them out before the dry cycle...works great.

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

That won't happen if you use cold boiling water. Try it.

Okay, I'll bite, I'm probably going to regret this but, what the hey. How do you get cold water to boil?

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Old School

Okay, I'll bite, I'm probably going to regret this but, what the hey. How do you get cold water to boil?

I knew I would regret this. I hate I asked.

[crazy voyager]

well you've got your answer
*whistles* always look on the bright side of life

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Old School

Okay, I'll bite, I'm probably going to regret this but, what the hey. How do you get cold water to boil?

This is too easy.
Stovetop directions
1. Put cold water in a pot may use a skillet if you so desire, but you won't be able to use nearly as much water.)

2. Place said pot (or skillet) of water on a stove burner.

3. Turn said burner to high setting.

Microwave directions
1. Put cold water in a microwave-safe container.

2. Place said container in microwave and cook on high for 10 minutes.

cooking times will vary based on altitude