cleaning cork handles

[crappiefarmer]

I have cork handles on rods that have gotten a little grimy. What is something that works good to clean them?CF

[bistineaudon]

try vinegar works great for me

[Kevin22]

mr clean original magic eraser. Works like a charm.

[bkabina]

mr clean original magic eraser. Works like a charm.

This^. Then u40 cork seal when dry.

[kyjohn]

mr clean original magic eraser. Works like a charm.

x 2 You won't believe how good it works!

[REDEYE50]

where you get it and what is u40?

x 2 You won't believe how good it works!

[bkabina]

where you get it and what is u40?

Walmart, dollar store or any place with home cleaning supplies should have the magic eraser.

Heres se a link for u40.

http://www.mudhole.com/U-40/U-40-Cor...op+Our+Catalog

[Kevin22]

where you get it and what is u40?

You can get the mr clean magic eraser pads at almost any store... its in the cleaning supplies section.

If you LIGHTLY run it up and down your cork a few times without scrubbing too hard you will not have to re-seal with u40. If you scrub the heck out of it, use sand paper, a stiff tooth brush, tooth paste, or a rough cleaning pad you will take off the outer layer and need to reseal it. If you do not reseal it, the oils from your hands will get into the cork and eat away at it and you'll start losing small chunks of cork. If you are cleaning up a $40 rod then I wouldn't even worry about sealing the cork, but if you are cleaning a $100+ rod I would think you would want to protect your investment and seal it up.

[fishinnut]

I use a scotchbrite pad and dishwashing detergent. Like brand new. Never sealed after.

[Crappie chasin fool]

It may be the totally wrong way to do it but I sand all mine with 1000 grit when they get nasty. Takes the top layer off but don't leave scratches