Toothbrushes for bike cleaning - SV650.org

23-10-11, 12:15 AM

Please tell me I am not alone in using a toothbrush to clean the difficult to reach bits on my bike. Certain members of my family looked at me like I'd got two heads when it came up in conversation.

I am only talking about the 10 for a quid brushes from the Pound shop, though I was tempted by a flexible Oral-B at £6.99 that looked like it would've just right for getting to the back of the rear spring.

And I'm sure there is nothing wrong with using a toilet brush (brand new obviously) for the wheels. Don't we all do that?

Big day tomorrow, got to floss the radiator.

DarrenSV650S · 23-10-11, 12:27 AM

They're brilliant for cleaning calipers!

What else are you supposed to use??

The flexi head ones are no use btw. They just bend

23-10-11, 06:37 AM

I use cheap toothbrushes for cleaning the chain

23-10-11, 06:58 AM

I just save our old ones, trick with using toothbrushes for cleaning is not to press hard, the bristles are most effective at full length, so if you squash them down a bit by pressing too hard you won't get the same effect.

I wouldnt recommend using a toilet brush on the wheels, far too hard, it will put light surface scratches in the paint.

You can buy lighter wheel brushes for this quite cheaply.

Littlepeahead · 23-10-11, 07:06 AM

I use a small child to clean my bike. I do provide him with brushes but by the time he's finished most of the crud seems to be all over him. His mother has yet to nominate me for the Auntie of the Year Award.

23-10-11, 09:27 AM

Biggest trick is getting the tooth brush back into the bathroom without the Mrs ever noticing hers was missing!!

dizzyblonde · 23-10-11, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by specialone

I wouldnt recommend using a toilet brush on the wheels, far too hard, it will put light surface scratches in the paint.

You can buy lighter wheel brushes for this quite cheaply.

....or in my case I use Ikea long handled pot brushes. Perfect

They don't seem to squash like cheap ones from the supermarket, and are a tad longer in handled and bristle.

23-10-11, 08:16 PM

I find it far easier not to wash my bike at all, or get one of my staff to do it for me.

Richie · 23-10-11, 08:26 PM

kerro and toothbrush :0)
need to do it again soon :0) right after I get some more fork oil seals..... (this time get the correct ones and not Drunk n Ebay...)
:0(

rictus01 · 23-10-11, 08:31 PM

rain.

cheers Mark

23-10-11, 12:15 AM	#1
myfirstsv Guest Posts: n/a	Toothbrushes for bike cleaning Please tell me I am not alone in using a toothbrush to clean the difficult to reach bits on my bike. Certain members of my family looked at me like I'd got two heads when it came up in conversation. I am only talking about the 10 for a quid brushes from the Pound shop, though I was tempted by a flexible Oral-B at £6.99 that looked like it would've just right for getting to the back of the rear spring. And I'm sure there is nothing wrong with using a toilet brush (brand new obviously) for the wheels. Don't we all do that? Big day tomorrow, got to floss the radiator.

23-10-11, 12:27 AM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Toothbrushes for bike cleaning They're brilliant for cleaning calipers! What else are you supposed to use?? The flexi head ones are no use btw. They just bend

23-10-11, 06:37 AM	#3
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toothbrushes for bike cleaning I use cheap toothbrushes for cleaning the chain

23-10-11, 06:58 AM	#4
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toothbrushes for bike cleaning I just save our old ones, trick with using toothbrushes for cleaning is not to press hard, the bristles are most effective at full length, so if you squash them down a bit by pressing too hard you won't get the same effect. I wouldnt recommend using a toilet brush on the wheels, far too hard, it will put light surface scratches in the paint. You can buy lighter wheel brushes for this quite cheaply.

23-10-11, 07:06 AM	#5
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Toothbrushes for bike cleaning I use a small child to clean my bike. I do provide him with brushes but by the time he's finished most of the crud seems to be all over him. His mother has yet to nominate me for the Auntie of the Year Award. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

23-10-11, 09:27 AM	#6
daved407 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toothbrushes for bike cleaning Biggest trick is getting the tooth brush back into the bathroom without the Mrs ever noticing hers was missing!!

23-10-11, 08:16 PM	#8
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toothbrushes for bike cleaning I find it far easier not to wash my bike at all, or get one of my staff to do it for me.

23-10-11, 08:26 PM	#9
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Re: Toothbrushes for bike cleaning kerro and toothbrush :0) need to do it again soon :0) right after I get some more fork oil seals..... (this time get the correct ones and not Drunk n Ebay...) :0(

23-10-11, 08:31 PM	#10
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Toothbrushes for bike cleaning rain. cheers Mark __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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