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Re: bubbles bubbles toil and troubles
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Chip Lindsey <[log in to unmask]>
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Mop or extract it with a couple of cups of vinegar in with the water.  Rinse and repeat.  Vinegar cuts the soap.

-C
Chip Lindsey, Executive Director
Science Works Hands On Museum
1500 E. Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
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On Sep 8, 2011, at 9:44 AM, Chris Wallace wrote:

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> It may be time to change the flooring. Whatever the surface, it tends to build up residue from the solution. Would love to hear if someone has a miracle bubble cleaning solution!
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> Chris Wallace
> Catalysis LLC
> PO Box 80869
> Portland, Oregon 97280 USA
> 503-200-0442
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> On Sep 8, 2011, at 9:42 AM, Daniels, Alissa wrote:
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>> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
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>> do you have a large bubble exhibit? 
>> 
>> we've had one forever, but recently we've had more than the usual number of visitors slipping and falling. We rinse the floor twice daily, and more often during summer/holidays. Our bubble solution is just soap and water. we don't know why this is suddenly happening--perhaps our floor has reached its saturation point.
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>> at any rate, I'm wondering how everyone else deals with this issue? have you found a magic substance that gets the floor sufficiently clean? 
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>> any suggestions most welcome.
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>> yours in bubbles,
>> AD
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>> Alissa Daniels, Science Program Manager
>> Boston Children's Museum
>> 617 426 6500 .342
>> "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" (I found it!) but "That's funny..."  " --Isaac Asimov
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