Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

HarryCorsa · 21-11-2009, 14:28

I've got a large set of silicone hoses that are really oiled up on the inside, any ideas on how to flush them out and make them squeeky clean?
A friend of mine has mentioned using a dishwasher but im not so sure lol

**Astra Dan** · 21-11-2009, 14:51

*Benn says* Warm soapy water.

TigraTurbo · 21-11-2009, 15:00

Ill double that,and after that some conditioner lol (silicon spray) and then wipe it off.

elitedriver · 22-11-2009, 06:30

soak them in fairy liquid.

steverubberduck · 22-11-2009, 15:47

as above, but not too much detergent, cos if you don't rinse them enough, it leaves marks when dry

c20letian · 22-11-2009, 23:33

fuel might make them fall apart...

**Gaz86** · 22-11-2009, 23:56

I've a really discoloured RSTurbo hose that will not come up any other colour than mank, sometimes they are too far gone

Adam · 23-11-2009, 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigraTurbo

Ill double that,and after that some conditioner lol (silicon spray) and then wipe it off.

or u can use flash bathroom cleaner its great and warm water

daddy cav · 23-11-2009, 12:52

That Cif foamy stuff is wicked for doing it . I keep a spray bottle just for doing pipes and plastics .

MARTIN.KELSON · 23-11-2009, 21:33

Best thing i found for cleaning Samco hose was WD40.
That was experiour so not sure on size of hose etc your on about so maybe you can spray WD inside and get a cloth or bottle brush in there.

Martin

djbrowney · 23-11-2009, 21:43

^ stuff all the above baby wipes ftw

davie_slim · 24-11-2009, 02:30

i used baby wipes on my hoses and they came up

d

21-11-2009, 14:28	#1
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