cCeaning ropes

[woodsboy67]

How about some suggestions on the best way of removing that nasty pine pitch from climbing ropes and lanyards?

 

[Tom Dunlap]

The first place to check is the rope makers home page. You'll find the best advice there.

Here are some suggestions that have come up in the past"

Pine Sol
Dawn dishsoap
Fast Orange or other citrus cleaners

there are more...You should do a search in the archives for 'rope washing"

 

[countryboypa31]

Here is something that i ran across yesterday. Its from CMC rescue. Rope washer

 

[JeffL]

I just keep climbing on it.

 

[HÖLLENREICH]

big tub of Mayo.

 

[banjo]

Dish soap and veggie oil mixed together. Scrub with a small not very abrasive brush.

 

[Rocks_and_Trees]

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I just keep climbing on it.

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Me too.

 

[ClimbnFish]

OnRope1 has an article on cleaning ropes on their web site. Never tried the method but they're reputable. Check it out if you're interested.

http://www.onrope1.com/RopeWashing.htm