How do I clean a Smith-Corona Delta III electric typewriter? The keys stick. The typewriter has fresh ribbon. Just certain keys stick.
Brenda
Plastic Bowl
Old toothbrush
Rubbing Alcohol
Cloth
First make sure that you unplug your typewriter. Pour some rubbing alcohol in a plastic bowl, and wet the bristles with rubbing alcohol. Gently scrub the keys to remove excess ink. Wipe off keys with the cloth. Keep on doing this to clean the keys. I believe that's what your problem is.
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How would you clean the keys, the actual letters that strike the ribbon, on an old typewriter?
