9.09.2010

Mr. Green Garmin Takes A Bath


Mr. Green Garmin 'Before'
Mr. Green Garmin's band has gotten awfully dirty from wear over the years.

I tried unsuccesfully to clean him up with wet wipes. I was hesitant to expose Mr. Green Garmin to any harsh chemicals so I avoided using any other types of cleaning products.


Mr. Green Garmin 'Before'
I searched online to see what other owners did for their beloved training partners to no avail.

Finally, I posted my question in the RunningAHEAD.com forums.

MilkTruck replied that he simply washed the band with soap and warm water.


Mr. Green Garmin 'After'
I felt ashamed that I had not come up with such a simple solution on my own.

I took Mr. Green Garmin into the bathroom and carefully ran warm water over each band before I applied some handsoap.

I was amazed by how easily the dirt and grime washed off. I used my fingers to scrub away all the marks. I cautiously ran one finger around the hydrophobic bezel.


Mr. Green Garmin 'After'
Once Mr. Green Garmin looked good as new, I dried him off with a paper towel.

I couldn't stop admiring how handsome Mr. Green Garmin looked on my run yesterday.

I'm sure he's relieved I've figured out a way to properly groom him prior to his debut abroad at the Athens Classic Marathon.

12 comments:

  1. maybe we should cover off some other obvious answers ... do you bathe? LOL

    nice watch - I'm jealous

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  2. He's going to look nice with that comemorative medal!

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  3. My Garmin just stopped working. I'm very sad. I have to see what I can do about it.

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  4. Mr Green Garmin is so much better looking than the previous models.

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  5. I'm green with envy.

    My orange one is an eye sore.

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  6. I fear getting my Garmin near any liquids, other than the copious amounts of sweat I regularly subject it to. That's a cool looking Garmin.

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  7. You are so cute! Mr. Green Garmin is lucky to have you.

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  8. I really respect the fact that you're willing to tell the entire Internet that soap&water never occurred to you. :)

    surrealestate@LJ

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  9. Athens Marathon? Sweet!!! Glad you got your Garmin clean...lol have any suggestions for a rank armband which holds my nike+ attachment?

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  10. He's sparkly now and ready for the big task in Athens!! :)

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  11. Not to be "that guy" I don't see much of a difference and what I mean by that you managed to keep that sucker looking good for a long time. Mine's a disaster...

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  12. WOw ! Look at him he looks great! What a fabulous Green Garmin Mom you are ! :)

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