Bike cleaning during the winter months

[NorthernDave]

I used to use one of those garden spray things and they're spot on for instant cleaning needs.
But I've put an outdoor tap in now to make the job easier still - hosepipe with a trigger nozzle does an even better, and quicker, job.
The pressure washer does a good job of keeping the flags clean, but I've not felt the need to use it on the bikes yet...

 

[screenman]

I used to use one of those garden spray things and they're spot on for instant cleaning needs.
But I've put an outdoor tap in now to make the job easier still - hosepipe with a trigger nozzle dies an even better, and quicker, job.
The pressure washer does a good job of keeping the flags clean, but I've not felt the need to use it on the bikes yet...

Clever thing hose pipes, adjustable pressure just like my jet wash.

 

[NorthernDave]

Clever thing hose pipes, adjustable pressure just like my jet wash.

Exactly - and to be fair, the hosepipe is there on the wall next to the tap when I get home so it takes a few seconds and I'm ready to go.
If I wanted to use the pressure washer I'd have to get it out, run the extension lead out, connect the hose etc - by the time I've done all that I'd have already finished the job using the hosepipe.

 

[screenman]

Pressure washer is sort of plumbed in here, otherwise I would find an excuse to not wash the dirty one's.

 

[Tin Pot]

Oh just one thing - if you're going to use a jet wash, don't lean the bike against a painted garage door.

 

[vickster]

Don’t bother and just get a new bike in March

 

[PaulSB]

@johnnyb47 well thanks for the tip which I think I’ll try. As for not wanting to get the summer bike dirty? I understand you completely, mine was stripped, cleaned everything, polished and reassembled in mid-October. She’s now hanging in the garage under a dust sheet.

I’m fortunate that for beautiful days like today I get my carbon tourer out to tackle the hills on the club ride. On the really crappy days I get my old Dolan Dual out, mudguards etc. to help keep me and the guy behind clean and dry!!

 

[bpsmith]

I did the same a few weeks back. Took it out today, as my other bike is still not able to be repaired or replaced. It bucketted down and was no longer looking for all pretty. It was bloody worth it though!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Mudguards, hub gears and Winter cleaning (not that it is Winter yet) can be easily and quickly done with a cloth and a light spray with a water repellant on the frame.