And no, I don't need advice on looking after uncle William!
There are a few threads floating around about billies and there are recurring comments about scrubbing off the soot stains. Wire wool, ash from the fire and more are suggested and all seem like hard work!
But what is the best?
I haven't used a billy for years (just bought a Tatonka to see how it goes), but when I did I'd rub the outside of the tin with a bar of soap. This formed a barrier between the flame and the metal. When finished cooking, the soot would just wash off.
Any other suggestions?
There are a few threads floating around about billies and there are recurring comments about scrubbing off the soot stains. Wire wool, ash from the fire and more are suggested and all seem like hard work!
But what is the best?
I haven't used a billy for years (just bought a Tatonka to see how it goes), but when I did I'd rub the outside of the tin with a bar of soap. This formed a barrier between the flame and the metal. When finished cooking, the soot would just wash off.
Any other suggestions?