Hand soap bicycle hack

If you like tinkering with your bike, but don't like getting oil stuck under your fingernails what's the answer? You can use latex gloves, but what if you're trying to reduce your consumption of single-use plastic?

How about scratching at a bar or soap? We can't claim credit for dreaming up this clever solution, but we're keen to pass it on. Gently scratching at a dry bar of hand soap with your fingernails leaves a barrier against dirt that will easily wash away. Works as effectively for gardeners as it does for grease monkeys.

On the subject of cleaning, we are fans of Method multi-purpose cleaner which offers a cheap, quick, efficient and non-toxic alternative means of cleaning bicycles.

Method multi—purpose cleaner is aimed at kitchen use but it does a marvellous job of blasting through road grime and mud after a winter commute. We like it because the ingredients are naturally derived and biodegradable ingredients. it’s cleaners, derived from corn and coconut. As an added benefit, your bike will never have smelled better.

Win a bottle of Method multi-purpose cleaning spray

We have four bottles to give away so you can try it for yourself.

To enter the draw to win a bottle of Method cleaning spray, simply leave us a quick message at the bottom of this page.

The ethical choice

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK’s most ethical provider.

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