Date:    Mon, 13 Apr 1998 11:45:38 -0700
<br>From:    "A. Maberry" <maberry[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
<br>Subject: Re: cleaning your monitor screen
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<br>I don't know about pet supplies, but from the description of the object,
<br>it sounds like what is usually called a "dry sponge." We got ours at a
<br>janitorial/cleaning supply company. I don't believe that it actually had
<br>a brand name. It does work well for picking up cat hair--never tried it on
<br>the monitor.
<br>
<br>Allen
<br>maberry[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]u.washington.edu
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<br>On Mon, 13 Apr 1998, Mark Mandel wrote:
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<br>> Bob Haas <rahaas[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]UNCG.EDU> asked:
<br>>  >>>>>
<br>>
<br>> What is the name of this wonder product?  Always looking for new computer
<br> clutter.
<br>>  <<<<<
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<br>> Sorry, I don't remember the trade name, and I threw the wrapper away long ago.
<br> Look in a pet supply store for a blocky
<br>> sponge, about 6" x 3" x 1.5" (in the US; about 15cm x 7 x 4 in the civilized
<br> world), sold for picking up pet hair, but also
<br>> recommended for this use.
<br>>
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