How often do you clean your tub?

[MossRoad]

I have an Echo backpack blower that replaced the handheld I pained my back with for years. I don't remember when I bought it, but I'd guess 5 or 6 years ago....

Thanks for the tips! :thumbsup: My dad had an Echo back in the 60s/90s. I think my sister still has it. Pretty good quality stuff.

 

[MossRoad]

I use Moss' leaf blower procedure after every mowing use. When changing oil
I layer up disposable shop towels in the bottom of the tub to get spillage. Then wipe up any oil that was missed. Hose it out once or twice a year whenever it sees mud.

I do that paper towel thing, too. I also crack the filter a half turn, then I slip a gallon zip lock back under and up around the filter, then remove it the rest of the way. Catches pretty much every drop and prevents spills.

I thank whoever on TBN told me of this tip several years ago! :thumbsup:

 

[Red Zebra]

I do that paper towel thing, too. I also crack the filter a half turn, then I slip a gallon zip lock back under and up around the filter, then remove it the rest of the way. Catches pretty much every drop and prevents spills.

I thank whoever on TBN told me of this tip several years ago! :thumbsup:

Ok, that procedure will be used on my cars and trucks too. Wow, something so obvious....I never thunk of it before.:confused2:

 

[MossRoad]

Ok, that procedure will be used on my cars and trucks too. Wow, something so obvious....I never thunk of it before.:confused2:

Yeah, it kills me when someone says "Why don't you try XXXXX next time?" and it is so simple I just stand there with my mouth open catching flies, often too stunned to slap my forehead with my palm! :dance1:

 

[SpringHollow]

used plastic shopping bags work well too.

Ken

 

[cqaigy2]

used plastic shopping bags work well too.

Ken

I use that method as well.

 

[ponytug]

Dear Carl,

After Sedgewick, I clean it whenever there is debris in the tub. (I check after every use.) I think the risk of ignition is too high with chaff and oil and fuel in the tub. I hand pick out all the big stuff, then blow out what I can and move to water. I always use detergent (dawn or simple green) on all oil spots in the tub after an oil change. That way, if I see a dirt patch, I know I have an oil weep from something and I can get on top of it while it is still just weeping, not spraying.

I powerwash it about every other month, or whenever I think I won't be able to see the weeps. Like MR, I get all of the solids out first, then use detergent and water. I haven't actively washed the tunnel, so I think I'll have a look see to figure out what I have been missing.

Love the ziplock idea; it sounds better than the little plastic tray that I've been using.

All the best,

Peter