Sewing Machine Cleaning Tips

In general, sewing machines require the basic cleaning, oiling and lubricating. Each machine has its own requirement so it is best to consult its manual first. Below are general cleaning tips for your sewing machine.

1. When you are cleaning your machine, get your supplies ready, unplug the machine and remove it to a well lighted area. Don’t forget to protect the floor and table tops. Wrap the motor and wire with plastic to protect them from oil and cleaning solvent.
2. Always remove only the parts that are involve and note where it is from, its position and which way is top. When unscrewing / screwing with a screw driver, don’t put pressure on the twist but on the push. Bolts should be unbolted using a wrench and not pliers.
3. The first thing that you should do is to remove the needle, presser foot, slide plate, throat plate, bobbin case, and the face plate. Place them in a tray and soak them in cleaning fluids while cleaning other areas of the machine.
4. Next, start working on the machine head. With your hand, run the machine by turning the hand wheel. At the same time, squirt cleaning fluid into all oil holes, bearings and places where they rub against or turn within another.
5. If the machine seems to run hard, it may be caused by lint and dirt built up inside a bearing. Continue to run the machine and squirting cleaning fluid until the machines runs easily. Tip the head and flush the parts underneath the machine. Run the machine again until it functions smoothly.
6. Remaining built up in easily reached areas can be rid off by dipping a cloth or brush into cleaning fluids to scrub it off. If the parts are hard to reach, pry the built up away with a pointed instrument like a needle or knife.
7. Next, check the lower tension of the bobbin case and the upper thread discs. This can be done by pulling a thread soaked in cleaning fluid under and between the bobbin case and discs. Then, with a dry cloth, repeat the process to ensure there is no lint left.
8. Dry everything up and assemble all the parts accordingly. Do not plug the machine until all the fluids are dry.

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