How do you clean your snake???

[SEIndSAM]

Bore snake that is!!! I'm fairly new to using them and noticed that my AR snake is looking kind of grungy. Do you soak it in soapy water and wring it out? Pop it into the dishwasher or washing machine???

I don't know, that's why I'm asking. What do you do???

 

[mrjarrell]

A number of people on Google say you can drop it in a delicates bag or sock and then drop it in the washing machine. Glad you asked the question, tho. Mine will need it, too.

 

[Mr.Lubie]

I just throw mine in the bathroom sink with some dawn dish soap and hand wash them,rinse them out really good and toss em over the shower rod to dry

 

[Turn Key]

I just throw mine in the bathroom sink with some dawn dish soap and hand wash them,rinse them out really good and toss em over the shower rod to dry

^^This is the perfect method to clean a snake ..

TK

 

[45fan]

I have recently found the joy of bore snakes, and was wondering the same thing. Havent tried the rifle or pistol calibers yet, but its hands down the best way I have found to clean a shotgun barrel so far.

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

Just soak em in some hot water and dawn dish soap, rinse off real good and I throw mine on the fence outside to dry.

 

[JetGirl]

Hot soapy water in a Mason jar... shake the crap out of it... rinse it...fling it over the shower rod.

 

[MTC]

You can use the sink or basin then air dry method as mentioned. Or ...

As a suggestion, fold it back and forth so that it's about 5-6 inches long (or whatever is neatest without either flopping too loose or knotted too tight), then twist/tie around the middle with a bread wrapper and run through the washer and dryer with the rest of the work clothes.

If you try the latter method, do not use a rubber band, as the dryer heat setting will partially melt it to the snake, which although can be picked out or removed easily enough, may cause unnecessary aggravation.

 

[Hillbillyblood]

I'm surprised that title didn't get people stirred up

Yes, Dawn dish washing liquid is very good for cleaning the snake.

Its your snake and you can wash it however you want to!!

 

[SaintsNSinners]

With a washrag and some axe soap. But don't spend to much time in the shower with soap, your s.o. might feel neglected

 

[giovani]

As fast as i want to.

 

[! twitty]

if you shake it more than twice you are playing with it.

 

[Jpfledderer]

Delicate bag and a trip to the laundry mat. I wouldn't recommend washing it at your house...

 

[greyhound47]

Hot soapy water in a Mason jar... shake the crap out of it... rinse it...fling it over the shower rod.

I....I'm sorry Jetgirl.......I feel very aroused after you said that.......

 

[JetGirl]

Oh brother.

 

[repeter1977]

My brother uses the delicate's bag, then hangs them over the shower rod to dry. Mine usually get stolen, so I have not had to clean them yet,

 

[LionWeight]

This was the reaction to reading the post topic.

 

[actaeon277]

Hot soapy water in a Mason jar... shake the crap out of it... rinse it...fling it over the shower rod.

I was putting them in the clothes washing machine in a delicate bag. But the string at the end was always getting knotted up, especially when cleaning multiple snakes.

But, I may have to try the Mason jar idea.
Although I'd try a rinse cycle to clean out the soap.

Thanks.

 

[Caleb]

Wait...you are suppose to clean your bore snake? Who knew...

 

[Bapak2ja]

I just throw mine in the bathroom sink with some dawn dish soap and hand wash them,rinse them out really good and toss em over the shower rod to dry

This works great for me, too. Be careful about putting it in the washing machine. The gun oil can leave a residue in the tub that is very difficult to remove and will make a distinct impact on clothes subsequently washed in that machine—at least that is what my wife is telling me.