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new trap cleaning #8268424
11/22/24 01:22 PM
11/22/24 01:22 PM
Joined: Nov 2024
Montana
Mt_FreeTrapper Offline OP
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Joined: Nov 2024
Montana
Has anyone ever tried to clean their new traps in the dishwasher?
If so, what were the results?
Thanks


If I give everything ~ is it enough?
Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268431
11/22/24 01:31 PM
11/22/24 01:31 PM
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Wisconsin
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The Beav Offline
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Wisconsin
Just make sure the house mouse doesn't catch you LOL
But it works just fine.


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268433
11/22/24 01:33 PM
11/22/24 01:33 PM
Joined: Nov 2017
West Central MN
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West Central MN
Yes, but make sure to wrap up the chains. Works great but heed Beav's advice or it could get very expensive for you!


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268437
11/22/24 01:38 PM
11/22/24 01:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Coldspring Texas
Savell Offline
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Coldspring Texas
Yes … good result

.. run one cycle with soap then another cycle without


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268461
11/22/24 02:12 PM
11/22/24 02:12 PM
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north Idaho
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I assume you are not married or in any kind of live in relationship. smile


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268471
11/22/24 02:23 PM
11/22/24 02:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
La Crosse, WI
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La Crosse, WI
Can't say that I was the first person to ever do this. When I did 25-30 years ago , I had never heard of it. If you're dishwasher has a Pots and pans cycle like ours did just use that. You'll be fine. As others have said make sure chains don't dangle. Make sure wife isn't home. Mine made the mistake of going out for ladies bowling league.


Mac


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: wissmiss] #8268589
11/22/24 04:54 PM
11/22/24 04:54 PM
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W NY
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W NY
Originally Posted by wissmiss
I assume you are not married or in any kind of live in relationship. smile

My wife doesn't care when I clean them in the dishwasher. Can't understand why anyone would get upset. Doesn't make a mess or ruin anything. Does a great job and fast.


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268610
11/22/24 05:11 PM
11/22/24 05:11 PM
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Ohio
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Ohio
Yes, the dishwasher works well. My bride doesn't care as i think she's just happy that i'm cleaning something.

Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268624
11/22/24 05:37 PM
11/22/24 05:37 PM
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I would not if you are on septic, with the oil and grease that will go into your waste line.

Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268671
11/22/24 06:32 PM
11/22/24 06:32 PM
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Montana
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Appreciate all the feed back ~ I'll plan on trying it on one of her 14 hrs shift days


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268706
11/22/24 07:00 PM
11/22/24 07:00 PM
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Wisconsin
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Smart.


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8268892
11/22/24 09:21 PM
11/22/24 09:21 PM
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The wife won't be much impressed, but it works good

Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8269120
11/23/24 06:25 AM
11/23/24 06:25 AM
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A real man would use that method after trapping season.

wws

Re: new trap cleaning [Re: wws] #8269316
11/23/24 01:10 PM
11/23/24 01:10 PM
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Montana
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Montana
I'm sorry, what are you trying to insinuate ~


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8269318
11/23/24 01:11 PM
11/23/24 01:11 PM
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Coldspring Texas
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… I think he was insinuating a joke


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8269323
11/23/24 01:21 PM
11/23/24 01:21 PM
Joined: Dec 2009
The Hill Country of Texas
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The Hill Country of Texas
Insinuating a joke?
Wait what happened to bein all peace n love and hippie music?

No offense Hippie your ol dirt track picture stash is great (for a yank)


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Re: new trap cleaning [Re: Mt_FreeTrapper] #8269327
11/23/24 01:24 PM
11/23/24 01:24 PM
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49th State
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I doubt that wws meant any disparaging words towards ya there, Free Trapper…

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