Have I found a good way to clean my cassette?

[Heltor Chasca]

@Heltor Chasca I put my son's filthy cassette in the dishwasher and it didn't really do all that much to clean it

Shall we get a team ultrasonic bath?

 

[Arjimlad]

Shall we get a team ultrasonic bath?

Now that is what DID produce a great result on my chain.

 

[Globalti]

1 - Be aware that the hot caustic water in a dishwasher will actually erode the surface of a polished alloy part. Guess how I know this?

2 - For a really deep clean just remove the cassette and disassemble it then clean with white spirit and a toothbrush. Obvously don't put the used toothbrush back with her bathroom stuff because it will look grubby and taste of paraffin.

 

[Threevok]

I used carburettor cleaner once, also used it on brake rotors.

Made sure they were off the bike first though, and doused with plenty of water afterwards

 

[BalkanExpress]

@si_c sonic cleaner? If I turn my CD of “Brian Blessed’s greatest monologues” up really loud will that do?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Take one baby wipe, tear off a narrow strip (they tear straight in one direction) and use the strip to floss up the cassette. Assuming you've taken the wheel off, you'll find that a back and forth movement will turn the cassette round as you floss. When it's mucky, tear off another strip and repeat. It's a surprisingly satisfying way of cleaning it up.

 

[si_c]

@si_c sonic cleaner? If I turn my CD of “Brian Blessed’s greatest monologues” up really loud will that do?

Ultrasonic jewellery cleaner. Throw in some 50/50 water and citrus detergent.