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 Oct 14 2005, 12:36 PM
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OK, so the first batch of oily shop towels through the laundry wasn't popular. I ran it myself and all and tried to be generous with detergent, second rinse and all that domestic crap - but the washer still smelled, etc. Anyone got a good solution? God knows I'm gonna have a ton through this weekend.
Thanks! -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 14 2005, 12:38 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 97 |
Laundrymat dude!
 Some liquid degreaser works best as the detergent for washing those oily rags Where are you doing this at? I'm going to be in Peoria all weekend with my Evo, I wouldnt mind stopping by if I have time -------------------- 1990 Nissan 300ZX T
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Oct 14 2005, 12:44 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
This weekend's gonna be crazy and I'll really not get goin' probably before Sunday later (which sucks). I'm gonna try to make that change. But Friday and Saturday nights are out until very late (10ish+). Sunday noon-4ish out as well. I have no idea where on Saturday I'll get something done yet.
PM me and when I get back I'll give you my cell #. -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Oct 14 2005, 12:54 PM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Use the blue throw away ones from autozone.
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Oct 14 2005, 08:50 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE (Tw1n Turb0 Z @ Oct 14 2005, 12:38 PM) Laundrymat dude! Some liquid degreaser works best as the detergent for washing those oily rags thats what i do..... I used to use the throw away blue ones but I go through them too damn fast -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Oct 17 2005, 06:51 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 9-December 02 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 52 |
If you have to wash them, do it at the laundramat. Amonia does a real good job of cutting through grease (just don't use it with bleech). I put a cup of amonia in the washer with any of my clothes that have seen duty in the garage, and it does a great job of cleaning the grease without fading colors.
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Oct 18 2005, 07:24 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
There is NO way I would even attempt to wash my shop wrags after I'm done with them. They are usually oil sopped, grease gunked and full of metal bits from cutting or grinding. I get both the cheap paper towels and the red shop towels for better absorption and longevity. I throw them all away.
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Oct 18 2005, 07:27 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
^^^^
I've got a whole bin full of red shop towels that haven't been cleaned since the day they got dirty. -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Oct 18 2005, 07:55 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
I donate my old shop towels to my father-in-law... he works at the Air gaurd and has a hookup that professionally cleans them.
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Oct 18 2005, 01:44 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 780 Joined: 14-July 04 Member No.: 338 |
At best case I "recharge" them with a crapload of Tide and water in a 5gal bucket. I wouldn't put that junk throught anyone's washing machine. If I'm comfortable putting a shop rag in the wash, I haven't used it enough.
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thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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