Cleaning cordless tools

[rmorse]

I apologize in advance for the stupid question...

I've started picking up Milwaukee cordless tools and I LOVE them. I always used normal hand tools working on cars and having power tools changed everything. I keep my sockets and whatnot pretty clean and just picked up an M12 ratchet the other day. I used it to do the PCV on my buddy's car and it's now filthy...lots of oil and grease on it.

What's the easiest way to clean the plastic casing so it's red again? Simple green on a rag?

 

[gdocktor3]

I would be careful with simple green. I've removed paint from metal with just a little bit that was diluted. If it were me, I might try some wipes or goo gone first.

 

[wvrailroader]

WD-40 on a rag is what I use to clean my cordless tools. It works well and doesn't damage the rubber grips.

 

[rmorse]

Thanks for the advice guys! Glad I double checked before using simple green...

 

[Ramblin Man]

I clean my Snap On and IR cordless tools with GOJO hand wipes. Seems to work well.

 

[pentavolvo]

I clean my Snap On and IR cordless tools with GOJO hand wipes. Seems to work well.

Gojo hand wipes here as well

 

[blown94conv]

I use the Lysol Dual Purpose wipes. Work excellent, and take off the grease with ease.

 

[dsimatt]

We have some zep citrus cleaner at work that i use and it does aa good job getting them pretty clean.

 

[1950mercury]

I use wd40 and a rag also

 

[OHMS LAW]

WD40 or at work GM Super Lube Is also what I use. Or the citrus wipes what ever is faster.

 

[Loren871]

I clean my Snap On and IR cordless tools with GOJO hand wipes. Seems to work well.

Yep I clean mine with the John Deere brand of GoJo wipes. You add some water to the towel bucket and you have a nice soapy towel when you squeeze it. Wipe dry with a shop towel. My Milwaukee tools are almost two years old and they all still look close to new just from wiping them down with these after each use. I also you some Mr clean multipurpose cleaner mixed with some water for a deep clean. Mix some with hot water and use a microfiber towel and qtips. Might sound crazy to some but when I have thousands invested in somethin I try and take care of it.

 

[JUNK-MAN]

I've always used a little DW-40 on a rag on my Makita's, never had an issue but then again it's been a while sense I've cleaned anything, they're tools I really don't care how dirty they get.

 

[Fedwrench]

Gojo hand wipes here as well

I think the brand I use is called scrubs but, I just a quick wipe down with a hand cleaner wipe. Get some of those SK wipes from Epstein's or tub of towels etc.

 

[Wanna Ride]

Diluted Simple Green... 50/50 mix and wipe off with a clean, damp rag.

 

[Skin]

Penetrating oil is the most effective I've found. Problem with Milwaukee stuff is the rubber grips aren't resistant to petroleum based cleaners so it gets a little squishy-may want to stick with a water based cleaner for the actual grip.