This is a vary practical and moderate way to use your head. In a real survival situation you will not have many resources at hand. So I am glad that you shared this.
Ya ill stick to more modern cleaning techniques if i have a choice, but this is great to know just incase, i suppose a bunch of natural things could be used to scrub but dirt or sand would get the small stuff better than pine needles or a raw stick with a crushed tip (people also do that to brush teeth if stranded)
Deranged, I hope none of the sand granules stay stuck in the pot. I can't imagine what will happen to your "explicit" when you have to go poop and you feel like sandpaper is coming out of your "explicit."
I found after having kids the magical wonders that you can do with wet wipes and I found if you put a tiny bit of water in the bottom put it on the heat let the steam soften the sides with one or two wet wipes you can almost clean anything and then you can put them in the fire afterwards So no rubbish
Thank you. Have been looking for an easier way to do this. Only thing is, after you get all your food gunk out, won't that attract animals to the camp?
Do it away from the camp if you live in an area with dangerous animals (bears, wolves, coyotes) if you’re worried, most cases a fire or loud noises will keep them away a decent bit. But unless all your food is sealed it wouldnt make a difference because if they could smell it, they’d probably know before you have to clean the pots
Yes, incects for sure if enough people keep doing this same method in a campsite ....only thing worse than this is when people clean their dishes in a stream or lake....at least bury the dirt 6 in down or something
World Traveler - same thought I had. When available, use dry grass and/or leaves. Clean sand, if abrasion is really needed to remove dried, cooked on food that can't be boiled out. FWIW, I prefer seasoned cookware, thus don't see the need to keep "shiny" pots. Whether castiron, pressed steel, or tin cans seasoning is removed with abrasive cleaning methods.
Clever...however...here in Michigan we are losing yearly an increasing number of deer to Chronic Wasting Desease, caused by Prions imbedded in the soil. Personally, my paranoid mind would prevent myself from digging around in soil that MAY contain PRIONS. Sure the possibility is remote...but still exists. Sad testimony to the extent of our increasingly polluted planet. In the end of days all of nature acheth and groaneth in travail. Where did I read that? ....THE Book!
I thought you were being too dramatic, until I looked up the research. Scary stuff! Extremely remote possibility, but yes, as you said: "still exists".
Thank you! Many people in countries that have little water clean their cookware and food utensils using sand.
Linda Adkins-Dupre Good point.
This is a vary practical and moderate way to use your head. In a real survival situation you will not have many resources at hand. So I am glad that you shared this.
Jason Griffitts Thank you
Ya ill stick to more modern cleaning techniques if i have a choice, but this is great to know just incase, i suppose a bunch of natural things could be used to scrub but dirt or sand would get the small stuff better than pine needles or a raw stick with a crushed tip (people also do that to brush teeth if stranded)
I learn a lot from this video. Thanks mate.
I've heard of using dirt to clean before but i've never seen an actual "how to use dirt to clean" video
This was a very good, simple, educational video. Cleaning pots/pans is always a concern out in the bush. Good job.
Use ashes
Great knowledge brother. I use sand and rocks to clean my pots and pans. Once it's dry the sand and dirt just falls out.
Deranged, I hope none of the sand granules stay stuck in the pot. I can't imagine what will happen to your "explicit" when you have to go poop and you feel like sandpaper is coming out of your "explicit."
@@UFGator1972 just rinse it
Good tip 👍🏻
Nice idea, thanks for sharing - I prefer using sand with a bit of water, it is like a peeling and washes out easily
Hope that dirt or grass didn’t get contaminated with animal litters.
Ran W Me too.
"Rub a little dirt in it" but for dishes.
Good idea mate, I Carry a few wet-wipes, saves me using any water then. Thanks for sharing.
I found after having kids the magical wonders that you can do with wet wipes and I found if you put a tiny bit of water in the bottom put it on the heat let the steam soften the sides with one or two wet wipes you can almost clean anything and then you can put them in the fire afterwards So no rubbish
Personally i think i'd clean it out with the dirt and grass then put in the fire or some coals right after. Could probably clean it with ash instead
What if it's winter?
Thank you. Have been looking for an easier way to do this. Only thing is, after you get all your food gunk out, won't that attract animals to the camp?
ShelterMe Not really.
Do it away from the camp if you live in an area with dangerous animals (bears, wolves, coyotes) if you’re worried, most cases a fire or loud noises will keep them away a decent bit. But unless all your food is sealed it wouldnt make a difference because if they could smell it, they’d probably know before you have to clean the pots
Yes, incects for sure if enough people keep doing this same method in a campsite ....only thing worse than this is when people clean their dishes in a stream or lake....at least bury the dirt 6 in down or something
and what if you have nothing but snow and very hard frozen dirt? or just snow and rocks on the top of the mountain?
snow is enough?
Fill with snow....heat to melt....clean with the hot water
That's a lot easier with snow for sure. It's water
This is great...but won't you're wear out the pot and spoon
Why not just use dry grass over and over to clean it.. it's definitely cleaner than dirt..
Dirt or sand acts as a brillo pad also dirt or sand will just fall out once it's dried out.
Then you have to ask yourself is dirt/sand ok to eat in "small" portions?
Eric Bourgault - Deranged Survival I don't think so :)
World Traveler - same thought I had. When available, use dry grass and/or leaves. Clean sand, if abrasion is really needed to remove dried, cooked on food that can't be boiled out. FWIW, I prefer seasoned cookware, thus don't see the need to keep "shiny" pots. Whether castiron, pressed steel, or tin cans seasoning is removed with abrasive cleaning methods.
Clever...however...here in Michigan we are losing yearly an increasing number of deer to Chronic Wasting Desease, caused by Prions imbedded in the soil. Personally, my paranoid mind would prevent myself from digging around in soil that MAY contain PRIONS. Sure the possibility is remote...but still exists. Sad testimony to the extent of our increasingly polluted planet. In the end of days all of nature acheth and groaneth in travail. Where did I read that? ....THE Book!
I thought you were being too dramatic, until I looked up the research. Scary stuff! Extremely remote possibility, but yes, as you said: "still exists".
You made that so much harder than it had to be.
You now have disentary.