Non Toxic Gun Cleaner?

[alexramsey11]

My wife hates it when I clean the guns in the house, mainly because of the Hoppes Nitro Solvent I use. It stinks up the whole house, gives her a headache, etc. She is 6 months pregnant and therefor we are both feeling especially cautious about this kind of thing. While googling about using grease on guns I found some gun cleaning kits on this page: http://thebigdeer.com/the-best-gun-cleaning-kit-2017/

My question is, do you use something less toxic/offensive? If so, what? If not, how often do you use the nitro solvent? I have been using it after each range trip, and I'm thinking this is overkill. I've found that I can get my gun very clean by applying remoil and then removing it, for example.

 

[Tilkut]

Check out Ballistol. So save they say you can drink it. But I wouldn't.

 

[A5 Sweet 16]

Sorry I'm no help in finding a non-toxic alternative, but I always figured if my pregnant wife snorted a little No. 9, my kids would more likely turn into hunting nuts. So far so good, and I'm not ready to blame any of the "other" stuff on my choice of solvents.

 

[Joe Hunter]

I usually clean my guns in the garage so smell isn't a problem but my wife loves the smell of Hoppes No.9!!!

Not much help on nontoxic but there are a lot of cleaners that aren't all that strong smelling. Heck, some WD40 or CLP will clean most guns just fine and don't have a strong smell, and a quick wipe down with an oily rag finishes the job.

 

[Chestle]

+1 on Ballistol.

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/product-review-ballistol/

 

[Dakotazeb]

Using the Hoppes Nitro Solvent after each trip to the range isn't just overkill, it's way beyond overkill. I guess I should ask how many rounds you are shooting at the range as that could effect how often you clean your gun. You are talking about cleaning a shotgun, right?

 

[dnj21]

My Wife is the same way Hoppe's. Best thing I have found is Rem Oil in the spray bottle. Doesn't bother her, 6 yr old or the pets.

Used CLP quite a bit in my IPSC days. More expensive, but I don't remember it being a strong smell..

 

[birdshooter]

Here's a list of some eco friendly cleaners. I can vouch for Weapons Shield as a moderate cleaner but excellent lubricant, especially if you shoot a Semi auto. Tried and tested Hoppes still probably ranks as the most popular bore solvent, partly because it's easy to find, but mostly because it works.

http://www.tactical-life.com/gear/10-eco-friendly-cleaners/#twfm16-eco-lead

 

[theuplandlife]

I am going to try Ballistol myself