O.K to put Greasy Rags in washing machine?
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O.K to put Greasy Rags in washing machine?
I'm sure people do it, but is it safe/legal/right? i'm talking about all my cleaning rags which are soaked in bike lube. Thanks in advance.
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Why do you need to soak your rags in bike lube?
Also, it depends on the lube. Wax based lubes are fine, but petroleum based products should not be put into our drinking water.
Also, it depends on the lube. Wax based lubes are fine, but petroleum based products should not be put into our drinking water.
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Is this a public machine or your own?
I was my dirty rags in our washing machine, my wife hasn't said anything about it and she knows that I do it. So, at least in my house it causes no harm.
I was my dirty rags in our washing machine, my wife hasn't said anything about it and she knows that I do it. So, at least in my house it causes no harm.
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Originally Posted by slowandsteady
Why do you need to soak your rags in bike lube?
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Dawn does a good job, but I find good old Go Joe or Goop hand cleaner works best. Rub the hand cleaner on the greasy spots and through into a washer when nobody is looking close. Put in your regular laundry soap too.
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Yeah. No problem.
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My instruction manual specifically says that it's NOT ok. It's something about the grease creating fumes that can ignite.
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Originally Posted by lancewho05
I'm sure people do it, but is it safe/legal/right? i'm talking about all my cleaning rags which are soaked in bike lube. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by FarHorizon
Sure - just fill the washing machine tub with gasoline instead of water so the grease will get dissolved!
I had some roofers tell me that the best way to get rid of tar stains was to pour a few cups of paint thinner in with the wash. Of course this was only done in a laundromat, and not at home.
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Originally Posted by !!Comatoa$ted
I had some roofers tell me that the best way to get rid of tar stains was to pour a few cups of paint thinner in with the wash. Of course this was only done in a laundromat, and not at home.
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This is right up there with cleaning your bike/engine etc parts in the dishwasher. Some claim it works great but don't let your wife/girlfriend/mom catch you! Many years ago, my son & I found that the (then)new liquid tide detergent produced startlingly clean mechanic overalls. Wife informed us we were using about 5 X the recommended amount per load. Who knew?
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Originally Posted by Mach42
My instruction manual specifically says that it's NOT ok. It's something about the grease creating fumes that can ignite.
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Funny article in the news a couple months ago about a guy that poured gas into the washer to help clean the rags. Something set the fumes off (cigarette) and the machine blew up on his face!