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Cleaning Cork Handles #10816837 05/04/15 02:16 PM
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How do you guys clean your cork rod handles? Mine could use some love! sick

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Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: LoneStarHusker] #10816846 05/04/15 02:18 PM
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rubbing alcohol and a rag

Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: LoneStarHusker] #10816880 05/04/15 02:30 PM
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Soap, water, & rag.


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Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: M. Alexander] #10817312 05/04/15 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: deuce41
Soap, water, & rag.


yup. I use hot water with dish soap in a glass, dip a rag in and that dirt comes right off.

Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: LoneStarHusker] #10817330 05/04/15 04:44 PM
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Mr. Clean magic eraser


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Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: LoneStarHusker] #10817349 05/04/15 04:47 PM
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Dawn dishwashing liquid and warm water, use a dobie pad. Cleans cork up really nicely. I use it on Kistler and St Croix rods.


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Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: LoneStarHusker] #10817416 05/04/15 05:04 PM
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don't spend much, go to wal-mart buy a bag of wipes for babys, and use that,

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Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: nobleaggie] #10817465 05/04/15 05:22 PM
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This is the way to clean the handles. Do not use alcohol. It will dry the cork.

Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: LoneStarHusker] #10817471 05/04/15 05:26 PM
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It should have said Mr Clean Magic Eraser. A little soap and water and the handle looks like new

Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: nobleaggie] #10818084 05/04/15 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted By: nobleaggie
Mr. Clean magic eraser


This and a little soap/warm water and you are good to go

Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: nobleaggie] #10818187 05/04/15 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted By: nobleaggie
Mr. Clean magic eraser
+1

Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: LoneStarHusker] #10818228 05/04/15 09:55 PM
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Chlorox wipes. Kills the mold/mildew too.


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Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: ShamrockSmith] #10818448 05/04/15 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted By: nobleaggie
Mr. Clean magic eraser
+1


This is what I use very easy and fast.

Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: LoneStarHusker] #10818518 05/05/15 12:20 AM
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Simple green, fine steel wool. Rinse with water

Re: Cleaning Cork Handles [Re: nobleaggie] #10818544 05/05/15 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted By: nobleaggie
Mr. Clean magic eraser
Originally Posted By: nobleaggie
Mr. Clean magic eraser


This !!!!

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