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01-11-2009, 09:10 AM
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#1 | | Halter broke
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan
Posts: 91
| Cleaning bits??
What is the best way to clean gunky bits? | 
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01-11-2009, 09:29 AM
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#2 | | Bombproof Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 8,375
| What kind of gunk? And how long have they been gunky? 
I've never had a caked on dried gunky bit, mine are rinsed/washed after every use. Prevention is the best medicine.
But if forgotten, and the gunk dries, I'd say it is best to remove from the bridle and soak in hot water to loosen the gunk then hand scrub. For stubborn gunkness, a soaking in hot water with a couple of denture tablets will get them sparkling clean, and the horses will enjoy the minty freshness! 
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01-11-2009, 10:23 AM
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#3 | | Seasoned
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 4,094
| We trail ride a lot and often don't have water at the trailer when we are done riding to clean the bits. So I got some Amor Peppermint Bit Wipes -- they are like Clorox CleanUp wipes only safe for use on the bit and peppermint flavored. I just clean the bits off after riding and they're clean for next time. I also have a horse that sometimes takes the bit hard (depends on his mood) and these wipes help a lot with that (he likes peppermint).
If they are completely gunky and dried, Divine's advice is best: remove them and soak them.
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01-11-2009, 10:36 AM
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#4 | | Coming two
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,574
| Mine are wiped off after every use. I also put all off them in the dishwasher periodically. | |
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01-11-2009, 10:45 AM
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#5 | | Pasture Pet
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa's Backyard
Posts: 12,162
| I put mine in the dishwasher for a good clean.  | |
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01-11-2009, 02:24 PM
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#6 | | Halter broke
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan
Posts: 91
| These are some I bought used. I usually put mine in the dishwasher too, but one of these is that "antique brown" finish, and it rusts easily from what I've seen. I might try soaking, scrubbing and drying as well as I can. | |
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01-11-2009, 08:59 PM
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#7 | | Bombproof Member
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 8,429
| Is the brown antique the natural finish that was supposed to rust? A few years ago these were sold but I don't know how popular they were or if they are still being made. I haven't seen any new ones of late. | |
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01-11-2009, 09:03 PM
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#8 | | Newborn Member
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan
Posts: 33
| What about toothpaste??
You can use toothpaste right?!? RIGHT?!?!!  Lol, I've been using it, because it was in the horsekeep tip thread, it said shines up silver and leaves a good taste!  | |
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01-11-2009, 10:42 PM
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#9 | | Pasture Pet
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX
Posts: 17,059
| Still popular here-I just got this one recently. 
Another vote for the dishwasher.
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01-12-2009, 08:06 AM
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#10 | | Pasture Pet
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
Posts: 14,309
| I run the my bits through the dishwasher any time I take the bridles apart to give them a thorough cleaning, or when I change bits I run the used one through the dishwasher. I also wipe them off every time I use them, and don't let the horses eat in them, which helps keep them from getting gunky. For a quick cleaning, like before a class in a show, I use toothpaste and water. | |
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