Cleaning Akro bins

cryogenic419 · September 23, 2013, 11:35 AM

So I have a bunch of Akro bins that I use with my LNL AP (I know the Dillon folks use them too). Ever get a bunch of dirt and grime, sizing lube, etc that just does not seem to come off of them no matter how hard you try???

Goo Gone

I was actually cleaning label residue off one of my plastic loaded ammo boxes and thought why not give it a try. Just wiped right out. Had to use some Dawn afterwards to get rid of the slightly oily film afterwards but the things look brand new.

wogpotter · September 23, 2013, 03:55 PM

Thanks!
I've tried everything unsuccessfully.

JimDandy · September 23, 2013, 04:08 PM

I've seen them go through the dishwasher fine. Whether they're actually dishwasher safe, or we just got lucky, I couldn't comment.

BigD_in_FL · September 23, 2013, 04:32 PM

If Dawn and hot water in a bucket is the best thing going to clean a boresnake, I bet it will clean those Akro bins; otherwise regular 409 seems to work for me also

Sport45 · September 24, 2013, 03:12 AM

Whatever doesn't wipe off stays on in my garage. I'm not going to start cleaning my storage bins.

If a bin or tray is dirty enough to bother I'll put a paper towel or rag in the bottom before I use it.

wogpotter · September 24, 2013, 09:16 AM

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If Dawn and hot water in a bucket is the best thing going to clean a boresnake, I bet it will clean those Akro bins

I wish!

I soaked mine in screaming hot water loaded with Dawn. Then I scrubbed them. It got most of it out but the loading blocks (I made the dumb move of using spray case lube in them, as per the instructions) but there was still a slimy/sticky residue left.

Vance · September 24, 2013, 07:06 PM

Top rack of the dishwasher works for me.

BigD_in_FL · September 24, 2013, 07:10 PM

I don't put dirty boresnakes in momma's washer and I am SURE not going to put leady, oily type gunk stuff in her dishwasher...........

Any gold oil-solvent should clean them easily enough

September 23, 2013, 11:35 AM	#1
cryogenic419 Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 569	Cleaning Akro bins So I have a bunch of Akro bins that I use with my LNL AP (I know the Dillon folks use them too). Ever get a bunch of dirt and grime, sizing lube, etc that just does not seem to come off of them no matter how hard you try??? Goo Gone I was actually cleaning label residue off one of my plastic loaded ammo boxes and thought why not give it a try. Just wiped right out. Had to use some Dawn afterwards to get rid of the slightly oily film afterwards but the things look brand new.

September 23, 2013, 03:55 PM	#2
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	Thanks! I've tried everything unsuccessfully. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

September 24, 2013, 03:12 AM	#5
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	Whatever doesn't wipe off stays on in my garage. I'm not going to start cleaning my storage bins. If a bin or tray is dirty enough to bother I'll put a paper towel or rag in the bottom before I use it. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

September 23, 2013, 04:08 PM	#3
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	I've seen them go through the dishwasher fine. Whether they're actually dishwasher safe, or we just got lucky, I couldn't comment.

September 23, 2013, 04:32 PM	#4
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	If Dawn and hot water in a bucket is the best thing going to clean a boresnake, I bet it will clean those Akro bins; otherwise regular 409 seems to work for me also

September 24, 2013, 07:06 PM	#7
Vance Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2011 Location: North Bend, OR Posts: 743	Top rack of the dishwasher works for me.

September 24, 2013, 07:10 PM	#8
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	I don't put dirty boresnakes in momma's washer and I am SURE not going to put leady, oily type gunk stuff in her dishwasher........... Any gold oil-solvent should clean them easily enough