Bike cleaning.

dyson1590

Hello,

Does anyone use any particular cloths when cleaning their bike off? Just wondering if there are any recommended ones for the dirty jobs like removing excess lube and another for drying/polishing?

Thank you in advance.

smidsy

Get something lint free so that it does not leave bits behind.

wastegate86

personally use alot of car cleaning products for cleaning my bike
find non acidic wheel cleaner with a thick pile brush paticually useful

bike cleaning brushes are a good buy too getting into tight areas

dyson1590

Thanks for the replies,

I've got all the brushes, it's just the cloths for wiping down I could do with. Has anyone got one of these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/muc-off-premium ... ing-cloth/ ? Worth it for polishing / drying?

duckson

Microfibre cloths, get them in Tesco etc.

bikeit65

Microfibre cloths here

p1tse

Bikeit65 wrote:

Microfibre cloths here

Is that using them when wet for a wipe down but how about the drive trains

bikeit65

Use baby wipes

#david2012

Bikeit65 wrote:

Use baby wipes

+1 for the baby wipes

dyson1590

Thank you!

Ordered some microfibre cloths off eBay.

mkviken

MF cloths from b&q (usually 3 packs for price of 2 on kent MF cloths) or asda ones are cheap and good quality


use them for cleaning the frame, then when theyre dirty start using them for cleaning chain and dirty areas then just bin them theyre so cheap.

after cleaning i spray on/wipe off some silicon lube as it helps stop dirt from sticking.

i use baby wipes for cleaning my garmin and helmet

kangarouge

+ 1 for Baby wipes. 69p at Tesco. Brilliant!

Best tip I have ever had off here and I have had quite a few fortunately.

p1tse

So microfibres and baby wipes on the frame, handlebar, seat etc but what about the wheels and mechanical parts

nathancom

You can get small steel bristle brushes, size of a toothbrush, in sets of 3 from b&q. I have found these to be excellent in cleaning the drive chain.

gsk82

i clean my frame with car shampoo and a sponge and do the drivetrain with an old sponge followed by some degreaser and a rag, generally an old shirt or bed sheet.

is any of that a major no-no?

Mike39496

gsk82 wrote:

i clean my frame with car shampoo and a sponge and do the drivetrain with an old sponge followed by some degreaser and a rag, generally an old shirt or bed sheet.

is any of that a major no-no?

Degreaser is a wonderful invention, saves so much effort on the drivetrain. This is pretty much how I wash mine but I have the muc-off brushes.

mjbennett

Old toothbrushes as well - never throw one away again!

ricky1980

old shirts/boxers/knickers/t-shirts

knickers are not mine

Philby

Another vote for baby wipes for everything apart from drivechain where I use a degreaser, brush and old cloth before re-lubing. Baby wipes are also good for cleaning white bar tape.