I learned this trick from a seasoned woodworker over thirty years ago and it is much less expensive than using the spray blade cleaners. This can be used for saw blades, router and shaper bits, etc. Make sure you remove the bearing from routing bits before cleaning.
Combine a solution of three parts water and one part ammonia in a container, preferably with a lid due to the ammonia fumes. The amount of solution will depend on the size of your container. You just need enough to cover the blade or bits. If there is a lot of build up you may want to let them soak over night. After soaking you can almost wipe them clean with a rag but I generally brush around the carbide teeth with an old tooth brush to get in the crevasses. The solution can also be used more than once.
I have found this a very effective way to clean my blades and bits.
Combine a solution of three parts water and one part ammonia in a container, preferably with a lid due to the ammonia fumes. The amount of solution will depend on the size of your container. You just need enough to cover the blade or bits. If there is a lot of build up you may want to let them soak over night. After soaking you can almost wipe them clean with a rag but I generally brush around the carbide teeth with an old tooth brush to get in the crevasses. The solution can also be used more than once.
I have found this a very effective way to clean my blades and bits.
