Alternative to K&N specific filter cleaner?

I've just read this on the outside of my K&N Air Filter Oil spray can.

Cleaning the k&n filter before re-oiling:

lightly brush off surface dirt with a soft bristle brush. spray on k&n cleaner (or any good detergent soap) let filter soak for 10 minutes. revers flush with plain water. (inside out, that is). shake off naturally. re-oil with k&n air filter oil. do not clean with gas, solvents, steam or caustic (lye) coeaners. do not use high pressure air to clean or dry filter.

Straight from the horse's mouth!

If you don't intend to deviate from the written rule, why are you asking us what we would do/alternatives then?!!?

All I will say is there is always more than one way to string a bow ...

I agree. I'm sure most methods will work - just having a discussion!

As it happens, I genuinly didn't see the instructions on the filter spray until a few minutes ago - otherwise I may not have asked!

Having said that though, thats the point of these threads, hey - to explore the options!

If I gave up too easily, I'd have just bought the full cleaner and reoil kit and spent un-required money but where's the fun in the that?

Problem solved - though a good point raised; I had bet'ta do the filter first if using water, to give it time to dry!

C.

Having dealt with quite a few rejected warranty claims when all the cotton falls out of the filter, at £10 for a re-charge kit that is re-usable

WHY BOTHER!!!

Putting filters in the washing machine gets them really clean, only prob is it fluffs up the material and they dont flow any air!!!!!!