<p>So, I'm new at 3D printing and I've tried cleaning my new 3D printer's steel heated bed with Isopropyl Alcohol and it left some very nasty white marks all over the bed.</p>
<p>I tried cleaning it off with water and dish soap but it didn't work.</p>
<p>Is there anyway to clean it?
Is my bed ruined?</p>
<p>I'm using the stock Biqu-B1 steel heated bed.</p>

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2021-10-03T15:52:42.590Z
Is [this](https://www.biqu.equipment/products/biqu-sss-super-spring-steel-sheet-heated-bed-build-plate-platform-235x245mm-printer-parts-for-filament-ender-3-3-printer?variant=31925252620386) your build plate? If so, it says it comes with a powder coating, is this coating now showing these white stains?
0scar
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2021-10-03T16:45:12.727Z
Yes, I think so.
So, perhaps the IPA damaged the powder?

Do you think it would still be safe to use?
UlisesCantalapiedra
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2021-10-03T17:15:01.577Z
do fuses/breakers trip when you use it?  if not, it's not likely to be significantly more dangerous- its still an electrically heated plate.
Abel
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2021-10-03T17:29:31.583Z
@Abel I think it is a steel sheet cover, not the heated bed itself.
0scar
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2021-10-03T18:21:00.160Z
Yes, I meant the steel sheet cover, not the bed itself. I'm very new to this so I might confuse terms, sorry.

I'm using the reverse side of the steel sheet now, so far no fires :)
UlisesCantalapiedra
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2021-10-04T01:29:59.303Z
A clear and well-lit photo of your bed would be useful, if you could add that to your question with [edit]
Criggie
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2021-10-04T14:15:39.833Z
Well, finally I decided to go all in and did it all again.
Cleaned the bed again with a cotton disc with IPA but scrubbing harder than the first time, then warm water and dish soap and more scrubbing and finally dried it with a soft cloth.

White stains are almost gone now, will try later if it still has adherence for prints.

Perhaps I panicked a little too soon, lol, sorry

Thank you all
UlisesCantalapiedra
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Steel heatbed - White stains after cleaning with IPA
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# Steel heatbed - White stains after cleaning with IPA

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-10-03)

So, I'm new at 3D printing and I've tried cleaning my new 3D printer's steel heated bed with Isopropyl Alcohol and it left some very nasty white marks all over the bed.

I tried cleaning it off with water and dish soap but it didn't work.

Is there anyway to clean it?
Is my bed ruined?

I'm using the stock Biqu-B1 steel heated bed.

**Tags:** heated-bed, bigtreetech, biqu-b1
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Is [this](https://www.biqu.equipment/products/biqu-sss-super-spring-steel-sheet-heated-bed-build-plate-platform-235x245mm-printer-parts-for-filament-ender-3-3-printer?variant=31925252620386) your build plate? If so, it says it comes with a powder coating, is this coating now showing these white stains?  
> **username_0**: Yes, I think so. So, perhaps the IPA damaged the powder?  Do you think it would still be safe to use?  
> **username_2**: do fuses/breakers trip when you use it?  if not, it's not likely to be significantly more dangerous- its still an electrically heated plate.  
> **username_1**: @Abel I think it is a steel sheet cover, not the heated bed itself.  
> **username_0**: Yes, I meant the steel sheet cover, not the bed itself. I'm very new to this so I might confuse terms, sorry.  I'm using the reverse side of the steel sheet now, so far no fires :)  
> **username_3**: A clear and well-lit photo of your bed would be useful, if you could add that to your question with [edit]  
> **username_0**: Well, finally I decided to go all in and did it all again. Cleaned the bed again with a cotton disc with IPA but scrubbing harder than the first time, then warm water and dish soap and more scrubbing and finally dried it with a soft cloth.  White stains are almost gone now, will try later if it still has adherence for prints.  Perhaps I panicked a little too soon, lol, sorry  Thank you all  

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