Cork cleaner

Quillback · Post by **Quillback** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 5:18 am

Saw the topic on cork sealant, which leads me to ask what is a good cork cleaning product? Where can I buy it (searched a couple of tackle sites and can't find it listed). Maybe you can use a household cleaner? Any advice appreciated! I've got lots of dirty cork handles

muskyhunter · Post by **muskyhunter** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:23 am

The best i've used is Magic Eraser! You can find it at any big box retailer like Target or Wal-Mart.

lpquick · Post by **lpquick** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:24 am

muskyhunter wrote:The best i've used is Magic Eraser! You can find it at any big box retailer like Target or Wal-Mart.

Seconded! Using U-40 on the cork will keep your cork handles looking new. Cork is porous and U-40 soaks into the cork sealing the cork from grime & oils, toughens the cork, reducing chipping and enhances the the cork feel. It will also as mentioned cause the cork to take on a shade darker in color. All good if you ask me, a no brainer.

Heronimo · Post by **Heronimo** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:40 am

I've used toothpaste on a cloth, no water and it works great. Rub it on and wipe it off. I have also used baby wipes in a pinch and it has aloe in it which keeps the cork from drying out. No issues with either as far as making the cork slippery of taking off layers of cork.

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:04 am

Soap/water
Soap/toothbrush
Simple Green
Formula 409
Denatured Alcohol
Lacquer Thinner

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Scotch Brite
Sandpaper

USA-RET · Post by **USA-RET** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:17 pm

Mattman wrote:Soap/water
Soap/toothbrush
Simple Green
Formula 409
Denatured Alcohol
Lacquer Thinner

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Scotch Brite
Sandpaper

X2

ninjaman · Post by **ninjaman** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 1:58 pm

Soft soap and scotch brite has worked best for me so far.

Finnz922 · Post by **Finnz922** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:15 pm

Magic Eraser has worked good on cork for a few years now. Simple green/water 50/50 mix for getting grime off reel seat, guides, and blank.

imagi · Post by **imagi** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:20 pm

Germ X Gel and a rag. Removes all the dirt and grim and leaves the cork soft and smooth. Looks brand new.

mythos · Post by **mythos** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:55 am

I've been using baby wipes. Works good on a baby's butt and on cork hanldes.

dominater · Post by **dominater** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:20 pm

Dawn dish soap, warm water, and a soft brush works well -

panyafish · Post by **panyafish** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:44 pm

I use dish soap, water and a tooth brush to clean cork. If it gets really dirty then I would one of those green scrubbing pads instead of a brush. For those people who make their own rods and have access to power wrapper, you could re-sand the cork and make it look new again, but at a slightly smaller diameter

james123 · Post by **james123** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:37 am

great info! thanks. I will try it before the season starts.

USA-RET wrote:
Mattman wrote:Soap/water
Soap/toothbrush
Simple Green
Formula 409
Denatured Alcohol
Lacquer Thinner

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Scotch Brite
Sandpaper

X2

Basstronaught · Post by **Basstronaught** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:11 am

50/50 simple green and water and a tight grip with a rag

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