(Part 3) Best all-purpose household cleaners according to redditors

Dude, Bar Keepers Friend is literally the most amazing stuff ever. Here it is on Amazon, however you can find it almost anywhere that has cleaning supplies.

Barkeeper's Friend.

http://www.amazon.com/Servaas-Bar-Keepers-Friend-Cookware/dp/B000V6YLNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397791529&sr=8-1&keywords=bar+keeper%27s+friend+cleaner

don't be a dick hammer and put all sort of mall ninja shit on it right away. spend all your money on ammo and quality cleaning equipment.



Cheap decent quality ammo



if you're new and you just want an easy cleaning kit:



field manual with pictures if you're really new to AR's something like this is super valuable to have.




Otis Cleaning Kit includes everything you need to clean it.



Lube Everyone has their favorite Lube, mine was ballistol, you can dump it on pretty much everything, and it makes it work together smoothly.



But now I prefer to use Seal 1 CLP this shit is great.




scrapper for when your bolt carrier group gets all fuckered.




you're def going to want one of these puppies too, a chamber brush

[Found their product here on amazon for $38] (https://www.amazon.com/ADVANAGE-20X-Multi-Purpose-Cleaner-Green/dp/B005LK6GQ6)

I bought these about 5 years ago. Now I don't worry about losing the original one

Cleaners like the brands Soft-Scrub (a mild abrasive), or Comet (a strong abrasive)

JQuad (50 Pack) Aerosol Spray Can Red Plastic Straws - Tip Extension Tubes for Automotive Lubricant, Cleaner, Penetrating Oil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DHZRRW7/

I used Barkeeper's Friend and a non-scratching Scotch-Brite sponge. Just noticed they have a special stove version... though the regular works for me. Can be picked up at Target, Walmart, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/WannaBi-Compound-Cleaner-Computer-Keyboard/dp/B00LZ1B3R2/ref=asc_df_B00LZ1B3R2/

I used these two products. Lots and lots of scrubbing..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00022W4ZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3g9KDbD26WFGW

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FRWWRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zg9KDbXS6TMHG

you should be rewaterproofing your gear from time to time anyway. Even for the stuff with a membrane that doesn't "need" it, this will keep your gear from getting heavy and cold even though you are dry.

https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Durable-Water-Repellent-12-Ounce/dp/B004ZP83HI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Amazon dotcom baby

Comet cleaner

Victorinox will replace the scales and any damaged tools if you send it into them. They are excellent human beings; more details here.

If you want to do it yourself, just a little rubbing alcohol and a nice scrub with a microfiber cloth and some Barkeepers Friend should scrub them up alright.

Do you have a wax on your car? I use Griots garage brilliant finish in my foam cannon, and optimum car wash in my 2 bucket. The Griots garage is pretty good, especially since you can get it at Autozone and places like that. The optimum stuff tho is incredible, and it isn't expensive. It super smooth when you use it and leaves your car super glossy. I've used the Chemical Guys soaps (honeydew and citrus wash gloss) and I wasn't impressed with either. After I wash with optimum, I dry with duragloss Aquawax. It literally requires no extra effort and adds another layer on top of whatever you have. You just spray it on while you dry (the car it still wet) and it leaves your car glossy and it makes it bead even more. It's pretty cheap also.

Optimum Car wash:
https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-CW2006Q-Car-Wash-oz/dp/B00BFUG3EG

aquawax:
https://www.amazon.com/Duragloss-951-Automotive-Aquawax-oz/dp/B002W0YBWE

Reviews for aquawax:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/77697-duragloss-aquawax-real-deal.html

I'd also recommend Bar Keeper's Friend which was recommended to me by my girlfriend (she was annoyed by my dirty stove). It works like a dream on basically everything. It's probably the best cleaner I've used.

A lot of cleaning supplies list the active ingredient in the U.S. Even comet does.

I guess that depends on whether or not you actually read and followed the care instructions. But regardless, you can buy the same waterproofing spray they used and re-apply it yourself.

http://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Durable-Water-Repellent-12-Ounce/dp/B004ZP83HI

Bar keepers friend.

My favorite lube/cleaner

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistol-Non-Aerosol-Friendly-Multi-Purpose-Lubricant/dp/B00ZAPMCHE

This isn't a bad little cleaning kit, I keep it in my shotgun bag. Same kit multiple names it's sold under.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072B9PY7G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXP9V3L/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01LXP9V3L&pd_rd_wg=Xr5wR&pd_rd_r=X1CKHD2DGJVKANW5C6YF&pd_rd_w=HmqzB

I also have a boresnake.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000C50S8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

By no means is this what you have to have. If you look around the Ballistol is highly liked for firearms, it has always worked wonders for me. I always clean my guns everytime I shoot them, personal preference.

It's on Amazon.

Maybe try barkeepers friend. https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Keepers-Friend-Liquid-Cleaner/dp/B007UTJR7G

I saw some goo stuff on amazon that you let rest on your keyboard as it “melts” in then you peel it off. It is made from the sticky hand material(that you get out of quarter machines at the entry of just about every superstore) so particulates stick to it

goo

If you can't find it locally, Amazon sells it as well.

use this

I've never found anything that works as well as Barkeeper's to clean stainless. I do however, use the premixed liquid version. I just put a generous squirt in the pan and rub it over letting it work while I do the rest of the dishes. Then a little work with a copper scrubby gets it clean - I've found the copper scrubbies to clean well while not too badly scratching the stainless.

When in doubt, Amazon. However, I've also found it at Bed, Bath, and Beyond near their cookware section or, if you're feeling high-end, Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table. Basically, anywhere I've seen stainless steel cookware, they've also carried Bar Keeper's Friend.

Check out Larry from AMMO NYC's video on cleaning cloth seats: https://youtu.be/Y2yiBJSlnuw

I followed his video to clean my leather seats, and it turned out great! Although he recommends using his AMMO products, I used chemical guys Nonsense cleaner because it was a little cheaper/prime shipping eligible.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANA3UTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DR7Kzb2NNCYRY

Good luck!

these because we have buckets of them at the office.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LK6GQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_mt-IybPRDTR4F

CleanSmart Disinfectant Spray Mist Kills 99.9% of Viruses, Bacteria, Germs, Mold, Fungus. Leaves No Chemical Residue! 16oz. 2Pk. Great to Clean and Sanitize CPAP Masks, Parts & Air Dry. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011A5FXWI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZHbTDbETXA8E2

Quickly tired of pins sticking vertically in .556 and crosswise in 22 K-Hornet. Switched to stainless chips from Southern Shine Media, wouldn't go back. Average tumble time is an hour unless I'm cleaning grungy range brass.

Linked to another forum as SS Media is on the Book of Faces, no web site.

Some users mention a few chips rusting (they produce carbon steel chips on the same machinery). I've followed their advice to just let 'em rust away; hasn't been a problem.

Also mentioned is losing chips down the drain when rinsing cause they're so small. Line your kitchen colander with a single layer of cloth (half an old pillowcase etc.) As I've never bought a brass separator I rinse in the sink holding the primer holes under running water and toss cases onto a bath towel nearby.

Combine these chips with Armor-All wash & wax and plain citric acid. Deprime with a Lee universal depriming die then tumble. You'll get clean brass inside and out
with no worries about sending a pin down your barrel.

I dry brass by rolling it in a bath towel then spreading it out on the towel to air dry three or four hours at room temperature. If I'm in a hurry the last step happens on my patio table in the sun. If you don't live in the South, a hair dryer works.

After sizing and trimming I dry tumble for 30 mins or so in lizard litter from Petco (ground walnut shell) with a capfull of Nu Finish every 3rd run (let the tumber run for 10 minutes after adding it to avoid clumping in primer pockets).

Clean brass inside and out, cleaner primer pockets than with pins, no accelerated barrel wear (post #9 in that informative thread).

also, is this citric acid safe?

OK, there's a bit of rust in the post holes so might buy that as well. Thanks.
EDIT: Is this the stuff?

Maybe something like this?

tho either way if you do decide on getting one i recommenf either getting these or this b/c the filters they come with are not that good. personally i got the plate one and that works just fine. tho the capsules are nice just for convenience.

After I do a quick rinse I fill it half way with water and a dab of dawn dish soap. I then turn on the pump and let it circulate. As I do that I take a soft sponge and rub down the side, using the pump hose to wash off the debris and also lather the inside. Once I am happy with the scrub down I move the pump tube out to the yard and drain it. I then fill with water to wash down, drain, and do that two more time until the soap is all gone. Next time I use I do a quick sanitize and rub down and off to the races.

As far as cleaning the outside, I keep a tube of damp cloth wipes and as I am brewing I am constantly wiping down any splashed wort or condensation from the side so the outside needs no cleaning at the end.

I use a short quick spray of this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011A5FXWI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

on the gaskets and connections of the holding chamber after removing the DI water tank. I do NOT use it in the tank itself. I leave that hot plate side open through the day after spraying. ALWAYS keep everything out of sunlight and fluorescent light.

The nasal mask get wiped out with CPAP wipes daily, scrubbed clean in soapy water every few days at most.

Hoses get rinsed in the shower once a week, then spun dry outside like a cowboy's lasso. Then hung in the dark 100% vertical on a clip. I rotate multiple hoses to give them a chance to be fully dry for a while.

Everyone gets into their own routine, but I know this works for me and my wife

i use a Tub O Towels wipe on things like that: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00022W4ZU

afterwards, i wipe a paper towel over it . . . . .

googone seems to leave a film behind . . . . .

I'm curious to see how others in this sub wash and dry microfiber towels, drying microfiber towels (the ones that hold crazy amounts of water), and wash mitts. I usually just throw my normal microfiber towels in the washer with the appropriate detergent & dry them with low heat. But I am wondering if anyone has experience washing & drying the microfiber towels which hold very large amounts of water. I’m referring to towels such as The Double TWISTRESS & the PFM Terry Weave Drying Towel. These can hold several pounds of water. I’ve just purchased these types of towels & I am wondering do you folks just throw them in alongside the other normal microfiber towels?

Regarding the wash mitts, I usually throw mine in with the microfiber towels, but I have a specific wash mitt that I use just for the wheels. Is it safe to also throw this in with my other microfiber laundry load, or is there a risk here of contaminating everything else?

Lastly, on a slightly unrelated note, does anyone have a tip for how to clean dirty wheels/rims? I just purchased a specific wheel wash (AMMO Brute Wheel Soap), I was earlier using Optimum Car Wash. Using that, even with the Mother’s Wheel Brush & boar hair detailing brushes, I could never really get them 100% clean. I am hoping the new wheel soap helps. I also tried using Chemical Guys Premium Wheel Cleaner, but it comes out in such thick globs I can barely get even coverage. I want to try applying Gelee Wheel Protectant, but I am afraid to apply it since my wheels never get fully clean. Not only can I see the dust & grime, I can pick it up with microfiber towels.

Anyway, thanks for reading and thanks ahead of time for the help!

Try Bar Keepers Friend (BFK) on it. You may get lucky.

https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Keepers-Friend-Powdered-12-Ounces/dp/B00JPO0KJ8/

When applying it, think paste. Wet rag with some BKF on it, and a little buffing does wonders.

http://www.amazon.com/Scrubbing-Bubbles-Automatic-Cleaner-Starter/dp/B001QJAHIY

Clay bar and a mild all purpose cleaner should do the trick. I use Nonsense from Chemical Guys.

I was just about to buy this, based on your post here, and found they have a special Cookware version. Do you know the difference, or which I should get for a stainless steel pan?

http://www.amazon.com/Servaas-Lans-Keepers-Cookware-Cleaner/dp/B000V6YLNA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371232147&sr=8-2&keywords=barkeeper%27s+friend

There is this thing too. http://www.amazon.com/Scrubbing-Bubbles-Automatic-Cleaner-Starter/dp/B001QJAHIY

Ballistol works like a dream. Just make sure you wipe it clean if you are turning your weapon into the armory.

I use individually packaged touch screen wipes in the studio at work. They're convenient and nice to have on hand for visitors.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ORVEBU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ISMLybDKWWQ7J

https://www.amazon.com/WannaBi-Compound-Cleaner-Computer-Keyboard/dp/B00LZ1B3R2/

This stuff works great

> Chemical Guys APC

I eventually grabbed a bottle of their nonsense bottle , is that the one you use?

Oh dang got my green things confused lol I meant to say Simple Green

From what I hear is it’s strong enough to strip Acrylic paint but doesn’t hurt the plastic. But I have not tried on a mini yet, just something my friend has told me before 😃

Those sound like lovely pans. I'm not sure what you mean by "crusted thickly all over." Is it burned food residue inside the pan? Burnt-on spillover on the outside of the pan? Is it thick and chunky, or sort of tacky?

I would absolutely suggest you try Bar Keeper's Friend. For really badly gunked pans, I make a paste out of it with water and apply it over the gunky bits. I let it dry, then take a wet cloth or a wet scrubby sponge (a gentle abrasive one, not a super harsh one) and go at it bit by bit, starting at the edge. It takes elbow grease, but it takes off polymerized grease from enamel and stainless steel like nothing I have ever used otherwise.

I gather you're in the UK, so I checked and it is available there: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bar-Keepers-Friend-Surface-Household/dp/B00BLKGJ2G

I bought this stuff on Amazon because I liked the "spray and forget it" aspect and it was recommended for CPAP users.

On a daily basis upon waking, I give two quick sprays into my nasal mask. Once a week, I'll spray into each end of the hose. In the winter when I use my humidifier, I'd dump out leftover water and spray it, too.

I'll say this: I used to wake with enough nasal congestion such that I'd be hawking back phlegm and spitting it out continuously on the way to work. But just doing a daily spritz to the nasal mask has cut this significantly down. And the bottles (I bought the pack of 2 that spray the mist) are lasting a long time, too!

My buddy who details cars as a side hustle, uses Simple Green diluted 1:1 and a squirt (roughly a tbsp) of Dawn dish soap in a spray bottle, a upholstery brush and some elbow grease.

I enjoy Collinite 845, Optimum soap, drying aid, for my dash, doors interior, and vinyl on the outside , wash mitt , drying towel , interior and exterior microfibers great for buffing wax and dust on the interior. And if you want that shine and to keep the integrity of your clear coat I would wax every couple months, depending the quality of the wax you decide to go with.

For keyboards.

For touch screens.

For monitors

Just get those. Easy to use and quick. Rubber dome keyboards don't have issues with a damp cloth like that.

> the part of the coil that stuck out of the brew (large copper coil, partial boil) tarnished badly.

Here you go. It makes the outside of your stainless brew kettles shiny like new, and will dissolve any caramelized sugars from hot points on the inside. Just make sure you rinse with warm water and a mild soap afterwards and wipe dry to remove any residue.