How do I clean my pipercross air filter without using proper lceaning products?

[seals_nav]

I have a pipercross performance air filter, its the open foam type and want to clean it but I don't have any cleaning products that I can use, I can't get hold of the pipercross cleaning products and don't want to order online. So I was wondering if there is an alternative way of cleaing the air filter and what other products I could use, lets say if those cleaning products can be bought from Halfords then I would like some advie please, thanks.

[grantlowery]

ive heard putting them in petrol works

[carlos45]

ive heard putting them in petrol works

i heard the same, something about letting it evaporate takin all the crap out.

[jablitt]

i've heard of people taking them off, putting it in the dishwasher then when its dry spraying WD40 on it.

dont know if thats a suitable alternative to using proper cleaners?!

[jonezy]

try halfords or any local motor factors should do filter cleaner,

my local bike shop sells it.

[seals_nav]

I don't have a clue about cars engines and that sort of things but thanks for the advice, think i'll get some cleaning stuff from Halfords if they sell it.

[Quick]

Halfords sell the proper piper cleaing kit
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_18 4958_langId_-1_categoryId_70558

I'd use that rather than petrol!

[Nathan6301]

I use Petrol to clean my motocross bike airfilters cleans them good but wast of good fuel lol

[Steve]

cheaper to use proper cleaning gear, price of petrol and all that