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

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/FRED040513 Oct 24 '22

When talking about "lighty oiled rag" to oil firearms, can I buy a large cotton rag and once done, soak it and wash it? I'd prefer it to constantly buying small patches.

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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/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!