Martin Logans and Smokers

I would tend to think that the tars would be sticky and coat the mylar membrane, especially over time. I once bought a Krell pre amp and when I received it all I smelled was smoke, well it was worse once it warmed up and it was on all the time. I always advertise my gear is from a smoke free environment and I only buy the same way, I learned my lesson. Quit smoking, buy more music and enjoy the ML's sounding the best they can......like new. This hobby costs enough :-)

I would be very loathe to spray anything on the ML panels. Soaps and detergents can de-ionize the panels. I was talking to an ML tech about an issue with the panel on one of my surrounds (new house, turns out the freaking outlet didn't work--d'oh!). He was telling stories, and included one about a guy whose panels died after his maid sprayed cleaner on them. The tech advised him to try washing them in the shower with just plain water, which in that case apparently worked. I'm not sure I'm try that, however...

Once again I was afraid I'd get the answers I got. I guess
it does give me a good reason to quit smoking but meanwhile
I'll just have to step outside whenever there's an urge for
a cigarette. Thanks everyone for taking time to respond.