Technical Library: Easy Removal of Wood Residue

We often have customers contact us asking how we clean up our wood engraving samples when we're showing deep engraving. If you've ever run your laser at low speed and highpower, you've seen the results - sticky sap and varnish covering the areas you've already engraved. We wanted to share a product we've found that quickly cleans up all of that extra residue, leaving a clean, crisp engraving.

Using a common and easily accessible hand soap, we'll show you how to quickly and easily remove wood residue from any project. Additionally, the product we're using for this project is a biodegradable, waterless, petroleum solvent-free hand cleaner that contains neither harsh chemicals, mineral oils nor ammonia.

You'll need: Permatex Fast Orange Hand Cleaner (available at any home improvement store.) Soft-bristle brush. Paper towels or cloth.