Bad to use Hoppes 9 inside with low ventilation?

[riderr]

21st century and all, as previously stated there are far better cleaners today.

Such as?

[SanDiego619]

Such as?

Bore Tech Eliminator seems pretty good, I got some and it's awesome. It removes copper fouling, lead, carbon.

[SonofWWIIDI]

I got some Hoppes 9 and used it to clean a rifle and it smelled good at first, but after inhaling the fumes from a bowl of solvent sitting next to me while cleaning it started to get pretty harsh and my lungs felt a little warm. Is it my imagination? Should I be using more ventilation?

Edit: It sounded like I was intentionally sticking my face in the bowl and inhaling. I mean the bowl was sitting there while I was cleaning and the fumes were in the air.

The first step is admitting you have a problem.

Repeat after me...





“I will wait at least 2 extended range trips before cleaning my guns... I will wait at least 2 extended range trips before cleaning my guns...”




I too love the smell of ol number 9. Brings back memories of Pop.

I have some but only use it occasionally. I’ve moved on to some more brain friendly cleaners.

No, they don’t usually work quite as well, but a little extra effort or time spent and not getting a semi-toxic high is worth it.

[The War Wagon]

I use it for aftershave...

[A-J]

It's always good to have venting / fresh air flow when using Hoppe's or any other solvents.

I think I can take my small bits and put them in a bowl of Hoppes to soak outside. That'll work. I don't want to clean the guns outside because someone might freak out and call the cops or something.

One of my neighbors did exactly that when I had my garage door open while cleaning guns.

[Richochet]

Love that smell, I rub it all over my chest and throw a towel over my head when I'm congested, clears it right up

It's the smell of freedom!