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Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 04:51 PM
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bayesj
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I read a post several months ago about cleaning cork handles with Mr. Clean pads and that worked well. I don't remember what was recommended to treat the cork once it is clean. Any ideas? Thank you in advance, Joel
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 04:54 PM
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Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell
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I use bleach and it looks new after that. Just pour it on and wash it off with water. Has no effect on the cork other than makes it very clean and new looking. You can also put it on a white rag and rub it on the cork also.
Last edited by Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell; 11/11/15 05:18 PM.
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 05:11 PM
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I have used dawn dish washing soap and also comet. Put some soap on a rag go to washing . Never have treated any cork handles.
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 05:38 PM
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reeltexan
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I spray mine with "Tuff Stuff" which is a carpet and upholstery cleaner I also use in the truck.
Foams up, wipes off. Looks like new.
"..The pleasantist angling is to see the fish Cut with her golden oars the silver stream, And greedily devour the treacherous bait. Bill Shakespeare
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 06:14 PM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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I believe some people seal their cork handle rods with some type of spray on waterproof sealant. But im not sure, I have never bothered to clean mine
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 06:27 PM
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Slide_R
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I usually use Simple Green and a Scotch-Brite pad with warm water to clean my cork handles. I have not sealed cork but the most frequent product I see used is U-40 Cork Seal - $4.99 available at Tackle Warehouse and other retailers.
Robert Oleson aka Slide_R
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 06:33 PM
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Magic eraser works well to clean, have not sealed mine.
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 06:51 PM
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timwins31
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I use dish soap and warm water on a rag. They'll look like new afterward.
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 06:53 PM
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Mark Perry
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I use dish soap and warm water on a rag. They'll look like new afterward. Same here. Have yet to find anything better. Also does not dry out the cork like some cleaners can.
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 06:54 PM
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Minner Bucket
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 07:14 PM
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Neal G
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dish soap, water and a clean rag - nothing more is needed
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 07:16 PM
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lipjerk
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I usually use Simple Green and a Scotch-Brite pad with warm water to clean my cork handles. I have not sealed cork but the most frequent product I see used is U-40 Cork Seal - $4.99 available at Tackle Warehouse and other retailers. This
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 07:57 PM
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ezbassin
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Alcohol and a paper or cloth towel whichever you like best. Makes it look new again. I do not seal the cork.
Last edited by ezbassin; 11/11/15 07:57 PM.
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 08:29 PM
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timwins31
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I use dish soap and warm water on a rag. They'll look like new afterward. Same here. Have yet to find anything better. Also does not dry out the cork like some cleaners can. That's what scares me about alcohol and bleach and most cleaners. . .I don't want to dry and crack my cork. . .
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Re: Cleaning and treating cork handles
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11/11/15 11:57 PM
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