Ogun Computer Cleaning Potion

Ogun is the Master of Technology, so it follows that one would want his blessings on their hardware and gadgets.  Here is a recipe for a computer cleaning potion using Ogun herbs.  For this, you will need to use a lab or cooking-worthy glass or “pyrex” bowl or beaker for preparation, and store it in a glass bottle with a cap that screws on tightly.

Anti Dumbass Disclaimer:

If your manufacturer says that you should not use an isopropyl alcohol solution or a normal LCD cleaner to clean your computer, just don’t do it.  Also, your cloth should be a bit less damp than the average baby wipe.  Don’t dump an entire bottle on your machine like an idiot, and expect it to work.

You will need:

• 3 cloves
• 4 leaves of fresh basil, rinsed
• 4 eucalyptus leaves, rinsed
• the clean skin of one cucumber
• a cheesecloth or handkerchief
• 2 cups of distilled or filtered and boiled water
• 1 cup of pure isopropyl alcohol (like at least 90%)  DO NOT use ethyl alcohol, as it is a solvent that eats plastics
• If you can only find 70% isopropyl alcohol, then subtract a cup of water.

Instructions:

1. Light some incense for Eshu, to open the way for your project.  Then light some more for Ogun.
2. Smoke your bowl or beaker, the bottle, and your supplies, but don’t let them gather too much soot.
3. Tie the herbs in the cloth to form a sack.
4. Add the water to the beaker or bowl, and then bring this to a boil.
5. Remove it from the heat and put in the sack of herbs.  Let them steep for 4 minutes.
6. Take the sack of herbs out, and let the “tea” cool.
7. Cover the tea in the beaker or bowl, and put it in the refrigerator for 4 hours to let it get really cold.
8. Take 1/4 cup of the tea, and put it into a bottle.
9. Add the 1 cup of pure alcohol to the bottle, and gently move it around, but don’t quite shake it.
10. Give the first few drops to Eshu and then Ogun.  Thank them for having the machines that make your life easier and productive.
11. Close the bottle tightly, and keep it in an Ogun friendly place.

To clean your computer with this, lightly moisten a paper towel or dust free cloth or “blank” wipe.  Never use it as a spray, only as a wipe.  Also, monitors are delicate, and best cleaned with only clear water or water with a tiny drop of detergent.  The Ogun potion is for the case, keyboard, etc.