Alisyn Solvent/Cleaner

This is what you need to use FIRST to clean the valves/casings of other oil brand's residue BEFORE switching to Alisyn oil. It's also a good prep for the valves and casings after ultrasonic cleaning, or just a typical cleaning of the instrument in water.

Great for cleaning those grungy bottom valve caps. Loosens the crud so the caps come clean. Best way to prevent acids from attacking the bottom caps and threads. Wash good after use and lube.

The product listing makes it a little hard to tell if you are buying the oil, slide grease, or the cleaner/solvent. I was after the latter. Even that was not as shown. The photo shows the spray bottle. What I received was a refill type of bottle, with just a standard cap. Unfortunately the pump spray on my old bottle of the solvent stopped working and I was hoping for a replacement here. I'll just re-purpose an empty bottle of lens cleaner so it should be OK, but the listing was sloppy.

This cleaner does a great job of helping to relieve stuck valves. It gets rid of any oil/condensation residue before you apply fresh valve oil.