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Choose the 30 ☌ delicate synthetic setting, without a spin cycle and let it air dry.

Allow the rope to dry (do not let it dry in the sun and don’t store wet) Note: Many manufactures, such as Petzl, suggest you can wash your rope in a washing machine.

Rince the Rope thoroughly until all this rope soap is out of it.

Ensure that you have no snags and use the rope brush at your own risk.

Note: some climbers said the rope brush caught on a snag of their rope and pulled the snag out.

If you have a rope brush, use it now to remove dirt or grime build-up.

Place the loose rope (unknotted) in the water/cleaner and move it around so all of the rope is thoroughly covered in water and rope cleaner.

Add rope cleaner to the tub of warm water (see the bottle of rope cleaner for measurements and any special instructions).

Add warm water to the bathtub or storage tub.

By keeping your rope clean, you will lengthen its life and usability.

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Because of this misconception, some climbers don’t clean their gear and don’t get the full life out of their rope. Your climbing rope is much easier to clean than most climbers think.

Though that kit probably doesn’t need to be disinfected (maybe dusted) you should take a few minutes to clean out any bandaid wrappers leftover from last year and add anything that needs to be replenished. If you are a smart climber, you probably also have a first aid kit or something like that. Yes, that includes your brush and carabiners.Įach of these items, however, requires a different way of cleaning them, and thus, each piece of gear should be cleaned individually and carefully to ensure it is cleaned properly and doesn’t get ruined. Everything in there needs to be cleaned and disinfected. If you aren’t sure what gear you need to clean, just look inside your climbing bag. 12.5 More Buyer’s Guides: What Gear Needs To Be Cleaned?