r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 23 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/remms123 Oct 24 '22

Just put it in a zip lock. I’m sure you have a cotton t shirt that needs to be retired into a rag. Don’t waste your money on fancy cleaning shit.

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u/FRED040513 Oct 24 '22

Weirdly enough, I don't personally have one but I'll ask around my family. As for cleaning it, once it gets too dirty, can I wash it?

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u/remms123 Oct 25 '22

Sure, but generally you don’t want to put oil through your washing machine.

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u/FRED040513 Oct 25 '22

Nah I was gonna do it by hand and air dry.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 25 '22

You can wash it, do you have old jeans? Thrift store in you area? Old cotton or linen sheets or towels? Microfibre works well too.

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u/FRED040513 Oct 25 '22

I stupidly thought cotton was better for some reason, but since I wear glasse yeah, microfibre shouldn't be a problem. Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Oct 26 '22

Don't oily rags spontaneously combust?

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u/Agent_1812 https://youtu.be/mrAwb9ptu9U Oct 26 '22

spontaneous lol, you need to google that

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u/remms123 Oct 26 '22

If that was the case my garage would have burned down 10 years ago. I think you are overthinking things! Keep it simple. Simpler the better.