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absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:05 pm
by NoFlyZone
I was wondering if anyone uses disposable absorbent pads on the bench or table when cleaning your guns?
I currently use an old bath towel, but after a bit of use (a few gun cleanings) they get and stay smelly.
Tried to wash them in the wash machine but that doesn't make my wife real happy. :shock:
I'm thinking about using a disposable pad that I can just throw away after each cleaning session.
I see several on Amazon for all different applications, but thought I would see if anyone has suggestions here.
Thanks,
Dale - AZ

Re: absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:12 pm
by JEBar
I use an old washrag that has been (repeatedly) sprayed with Ballistol .... when not in use, it stays in a zip lock bag .... Ballistol has a way of overpowering any other odors .. :?

Re: absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:16 pm
by RanchRoper
I just put newspaper down and it goes in woodstove after. Pads might be good though.

Re: absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:39 am
by GFK
I have been using a gun cleaning pad for over a year now. It suppose to be washable. But, I think I will dispose of it and buy another one.

Re: absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:31 pm
by Conax
I used to use newspapers, but we don't take the paper anymore.
It is a dilemma..

Re: absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 5:55 pm
by The Wiz
I used a pad I bought add at a local Farm and Fleet store in their hunting aisle. Had Remington logo on it. I seen a few in gun shops and online. About 8 to 10 dollars. I have had it for about 4 months. Does not smell too bad.

Re: absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:08 pm
by Cofisher
I use an old T-shirt. Have a good supply of them.

Re: absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:07 pm
by RanchRoper
Cofisher wrote:I use an old T-shirt. Have a good supply of them.
Yup, those old t-shirts are my rem oil soaked polishing rags. Guns get a good wipe down after every use.

Re: absorbent pad on bench for gun cleaning?

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:10 pm
by NoFlyZone
Thanks all, for the good suggestions. I'm going to think about several options.