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Hi folks, perhaps the easiest product for cleaning fibers is from Cletop
http://www.cletop.com/ 
Works well for all but the truly scratched fibers (then you need to use the
3M product)

S

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Hi,

I am an Applications Specialist with Andor Technology.  As such, I am 
constantly setting up and taking down our demo unit, which includes a 
Yokogawa Spinning Disk Unit.  I have had similar problems with the fibers 
on the CSU.  I concur with Tony, if you can avoid removing the fiber that 
is best.  Once it is dirty, it is impossible to clean.  Like Dr. Shimizu, 
I recommend repolishing the fiber.  If you are not feeling up to it 
yourself there is a Canadian company that will do it for you:  OZ optics
http://ozoptics.com/index.htm
I don't know the prices for polishing.

Good Luck,

Scott Phillips
Imaging Applications Specialist
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