Bike washing...

[TheoG]

Dishwashing liquid is FULL of salt - that's what makes it so thick - salt is not good for your bike.

 

Really ... dishwashing liquid have NaCl in it?  Sorry for not taking your word for it, I need to go check on that one.

 

Edit:  Just checked, there is a lot of Sodium (Natrium - Na) in it but no Chlorine (Cl). 

Hence there is no salt in there.  Checked for Sunlight only though.

Edited February 18, 2021 by TheoG

[FirstV8]

Dishwashing liquid is FULL of salt - that's what makes it so thick - salt is not good for your bike.A good 

 

A recognized brand has a Neutral PH  (SABS 825 ). A cheap brand or back yard chemical company add salt to thicken it .

[JBK]

Really ... dishwashing liquid have NaCl in it? Sorry for not taking your word for it, I need to go check on that one.

 

Edit: Just checked, there is a lot of Sodium (Natrium - Na) in it but no Chlorine (Cl).

Hence there is no salt in there. Checked for Sunlight only though.

https://avalonking.com/blog/breaking-down-the-car-wash-soap-vs-dish-soap-debate/

 

Keep using dishwashing liquid buddy... Enjoy...

 

I simply cannot understand this philosophy of "i can and will use dishwashing liquid for everything"... You're not doing yourself any favours not are your even saving money...

[Pikey]

After every ride, am mostly to pedantic to put a dirty bike away.

Only clean it myself, fairly thorough wash most times.

Use muc off products 90% of the time .

[Mojoman]

Washed bike for first time in about 2 months yesterday....only because I wanted to pull and service the fork and fit a new gear cable and outer and a bit of general maintenance...Used the car wash shampoo....

So long as the moving parts are clean Im not too fussed about the state of the bike, especially this time of the year with all the rain...
 

[TNT1]

Do it yourself.

 

Sunlight liquid and high pressure hose. I focus on spraying it on the chain, bearings and derailleurs.

[JBK]

Do it yourself.

 

Sunlight liquid and high pressure hose. I focus on spraying it on the chain, bearings and derailleurs.

Careful - some might agree and follow your lead...

[Fisan]

Bikes are expensive, so why skimp on the cleaning costs? Sure, the Muc Off, Finishline, products etc. are 75%:25% marketing:worth. But I still believe your bike deserves that 25%.

 

Sunlight? Ugh

[Jakkals.]

[TNT1]

Careful - some might agree and follow your lead...

When it gets really muddy on those rare occasions I might ride in the rain, I use some steel wool to scrub off the muck.

[The Ouzo]

When it gets really muddy on those rare occasions I might ride in the rain, I use some steel wool to scrub off the muck.

and a bit of brasso to make it shine, works wonders.

[nickc]

When it gets really muddy on those rare occasions I might ride in the rain, I use some steel wool to scrub off the muck.

 

Do you wear gloves to protect your hands when using the steel wool with pool acid?

[BikeisLife]

When it gets really muddy on those rare occasions I might ride in the rain, I use some steel wool to scrub off the muck.

Happy Friday ????

[JBK]

Happy Friday [emoji23]

Is it 1st April already ?

[TNT1]

Do you wear gloves to protect your hands when using the steel wool with pool acid?

Nitrile examination gloves. I don't like the feel of latex.

[TNT1]

 

Sunlight? Ugh

Really brings out the finish. I use it on my cars as well.