This message was posted by gcannon on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/1/1275.html#000001 The hook wash works well- I can't stand the smell. I've had a can for almost 3 years, and it's still nearly full. But I don't do the sticky backing. Do you have compressed air available (not canned air- not nearly strong enough)? Use the hook wash and blow out the area thoroughly afterward and wipe the machine down. Don't forget to oil the hook and the trimmer after you use it. The hook was (nor WD40) is a replacement for oil. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================