How To Clean Nook Simple Touch

#1 astrangerhere 03-29-2021, 03:35 PM

I am trying to clean up some of my old devices to see if I can donate them to the Children's hospital here. I have two old Nook Simple Touch readers that are in great condition.... except that the plastic feels sticky. Most solutions to cleaning sticky plastic involve baking soda and I would rather not risk damaging the device. Anyone got any good ideas on how to clean the sticky backs?

#2 DNSB 03-29-2021, 07:38 PM

Quote astrangerhere

Last time I was cleaning up an external DVD drive, I used hand sanitizer (Purell) and a coarse towel. Put a few drops on, cleaned the area, repeat over entire plastic surface.

#3 John F 03-29-2021, 08:42 PM

Quote astrangerhere

I don't know about cleaning it, but maybe just use a little talcum powder to get rid of the stickiness. But if you are donating it it may not be the solution.

#4 DNSB 03-30-2021, 12:37 AM

Quote John F

I don't know about cleaning it, but maybe just use a little talcum powder to get rid of the stickiness. But if you are donating it it may not be the solution.

I tried talcum powder once. About a week later, the plastic was just as sticky. If I was selling cheap with a no refunds, no returns, I might try talcum again.

#5 rcentros 03-30-2021, 06:00 AM

Quote astrangerhere

...I have two old Nook Simple Touch readers that are in great condition.... except that the plastic feels sticky. Most solutions to cleaning sticky plastic involve baking soda and I would rather not risk damaging the device. Anyone got any good ideas on how to clean the sticky backs?

I wouldn't use baking soda. I've got a Nook Simple Touch with the same issue. I found that it's very, very easy to gouge it with anything that scrubs. I don't have a good solution, except find a a decent case that covers most of the surfaces. (Probably not what you want to do for an item you would like to donate.) I also have an Astak EZReader Pocket Pro with the exact same issue. It's frustrating because it's in great condition otherwise. And its battery life is still amazing.

#6 Tuneraider 03-30-2021, 07:00 AM

If you haven't already I would try rubbing alcohol plus it would be a good disinfectant.

#7 John F 03-30-2021, 07:32 AM

Quote DNSB

I tried talcum powder once. About a week later, the plastic was just as sticky. If I was selling cheap with a no refunds, no returns, I might try talcum again.

I had an old digital camera where the grips got very sticky. Talcum solved the problem, but I used a lot of talcum it wasn't pretty, and I wasn't picky.

#8 ZodWallop 03-30-2021, 01:51 PM

Quote rcentros

I wouldn't use baking soda. I've got a Nook Simple Touch with the same issue.

Mine never got sticky. I keep them in the neoprene zip pouches B&N used to sell when the Nook STs were new. I wonder if that is what kept them from getting sticky?

(Sorry I don't have a solution for you. It just got me to wondering...)

#9 DNSB 03-30-2021, 02:20 PM

Quote Tuneraider

If you haven't already I would try rubbing alcohol plus it would be a good disinfectant.

Pretty much what Purell is made from. Purell is more of a gel so it doesn't tend to run all over the place.

#10 astrangerhere 03-30-2021, 03:06 PM

Quote ZodWallop

Mine never got sticky. I keep them in the neoprene zip pouches B&N used to sell when the Nook STs were new. I wonder if that is what kept them from getting sticky?

(Sorry I don't have a solution for you. It just got me to wondering...)

No, this one has always been stored in the same neoprene case. Branded and everything.