Yeah the trick is using white vinegar, not the cleaning kind. That 5% acetic acid is weak enough it won't hurt the brass if you don't let it soak for days. I left mine for about an hour and it turned the old grease into this milky sludge that rinsed right off. Just make sure you give it a good water rinse and dry it fast to avoid any water spots.

Was the goal ever really about the kids taking a break? It looks like they just swapped one kind of quiet for another, but now it's plugged in and supervised. Feels like the policy won and the purpose got lost.

Ever think a kicker was just a kicker? I used to, until a tight hallway job showed me how a good one saves your back and your time. That power transfer really is everything.