On a side note... Picked up 2 new strips. They were in great condition, just dirty with some adhesive residue and dirt in spots. I've heeded the warnings about using water to clean them and in fact tested it on the old ones I was replacing, and water does indeed do bad things. HOWEVER, GooGone works like a charm!! No smears. No damage, no issues at all. Reel strips are as clean as the day they were produced. I didn't use just a drop, I used ALOT of it. And wiped down the entire strip, front & back. I wiped them off with a soft rag/towel when done to remove traces of Goo Gone and installed them in the machine. Your mileage may vary, so try in an inconspicuous spot. I couldn't be more pleased