This message was posted by Greenwing 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/1/1221.html#000011 I use just enough to make them tacky. Very little, Cleaning them is a breeze I us naptha, Kingsford lighter fluid is Naptha. It is used in the refinishing industry as a way to clean wood of wax and other impurities. I do not Clean the hoop vey often at all I clean if they get REALLY linty but other wise. just leave it be. Do not hoop while the adhesive is wet only after it has set up a minute or two and you will not need to tighten your hoop near as tight. Give it a try. Never spray by your machine. i use a large pizza box. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================