How To Clean Cork?

[DFrench97]

After a while my rod's cork gets dirty and was wondering if there are any tricks to clean it or just use soap and water?

[bassboy107]

If you search in the search bar you can find lots of threads about cork cleaning. The most commonly recommended (and what i do) is to use a magic eraser to clean the cork, then after to apply U-40 cork sealant. 

[Darren.]

Yup, what bassboy said.

 

Can also take mineral spirits to the cork for cleaning prior to U-40. But a magic eraser should work just fine.

[Paul Peixoto]

X3

[masterbass]

Do you guys recommend using u40 when the rod is brand new?  I have a couple of new rods.  Does it work?

[Darren.]

Do you guys recommend using u40 when the rod is brand new?  I have a couple of new rods.  Does it work?

 

Yes. It is just a sealer, will keep the cork looking "new" for a bit longer than otherwise.

[F14A-B]

Use 0000 steel wool.... Cleans quick rinse off ..done

[F14A-B]

I say no on sealer... My Op

[DFrench97]

Thanks!

[DFrench97]

Thanks for the advice!  It worked great! 

[SirSnookalot]

Magic eraser works pretty good.  Mineral spirits works but I find some "dirt" gets pushed into the grain of the cork giving it a bit different look.

[Bluebasser86]

Magic Eraser and a little elbow grease makes them look good as new. 

[Oregon Native]

Take em to kitchen sink....soap and a sponge (scotch brite side helps).  Has kept rod corks good for years

[roadwarrior]

Magic Eraser and a little elbow grease makes them look good as new. 

[S Hovanec]

Magic Eraser + Simple Green.  You have to be careful with mineral spirits or other chemicals.  Some fillers used by the manufacturers will soften and fall out prematurely.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The Magic Eraser is the single best way I've found. Denatured alcohol is the harshest solvent I let anywhere near a rod.

[.RM.]

If you search in the search bar you can find lots of threads about cork cleaning. The most commonly recommended (and what i do) is to use a magic eraser to clean the cork, then after to apply U-40 cork sealant. 

X2...

[John G]

Magic Eraser and you do not need to use any extra elbow grease to get the job done.

[Grizzn N Bassin]

Magic eraser. X7.5

[jbw252]

Blood and fish slime seem to keep it good for decades.

[jignfule]

If you search in the search bar you can find lots of threads about cork cleaning. The most commonly recommended (and what i do) is to use a magic eraser to clean the cork, then after to apply U-40 cork sealant. 

yes!!!!

[.ghoti.]

Blood and fish slime seem to keep it good for decades.

 

The only time I clean cork now is when I'm selling a rod.

[RipSomeLips]

I had never tried a magic eraser on cork...tried it today and it was money. I forgot how tacky clean cork can be.

[scrutch]

These work fantastic! I use them and they get the cork as bright as new.

http://www.amazon.com/WYPALL-Waterless-Wipes-Bucket-PRICE/dp/B002K2JTG2

[Rudy1922]

Hand wipes are what I use. In fact I use them to clean the whole fishing rod.