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    Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    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


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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    *Benn says* Warm soapy water.
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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    Ill double that,and after that some conditioner lol (silicon spray) and then wipe it off.
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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    soak them in fairy liquid.
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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

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

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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    fuel might make them fall apart...

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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

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

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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    Quote Originally Posted by TigraTurbo View Post
    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
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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    That Cif foamy stuff is wicked for doing it . I keep a spray bottle just for doing pipes and plastics .
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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    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.

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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    ^ stuff all the above baby wipes ftw

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    Re: Whats the best way to clean out silicone hoses?

    i used baby wipes on my hoses and they came up



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