can some one recommend a cleaner for aluminum after machining it

[landonnin1]

I made a few parts out of aluminum and was wondering what is the best cleaner to use to remove the tooling oil that will be safe for breathing air ?


thank you
Matt

 

[herman]

I would\do use denatured alcohol followed by warm water and dish detergent and a good rinse. Any amount that gets past that is so small it's of no concern.

 

[SupSonDiver]

Denatured alcohol is good. Dish detergent would work, but if you are paranoia, I'd suggest baby feeding-bottle cleaners. Like such:

 

[Dsix36]

I just use simple green for everything diving related.

 

[decompression]

+1 for simple green

 

[Rogersea]

You can also use vinegar to cut the oil. followed by a good rinse...

Cheers,
Roger

 

[landonnin1]

Thank you to everyone for the good info, the last time I used simple green on aluminum it discolored it, that is why I was asking what everyone else would use

 

[spectrum]

Simple Green

 

[Thalassamania]

Simple Green followed by a run though the dishwaser.

 

[tracydr]

Is it oxidized? If it has any oxidation, I would use something acidic, like vinegar. Otherwise, simple green if the oil is really stubborn.
Actually, I usually use vinegar and water as my go-to cleaner for most stuff. My other favorite is barkeepers friend.