letsroll Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 ok for the first time I need to wash my climbing rope. What do I use to clean it and what is the best way to go about it. I remember something about the washingmachine, but how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriznitch Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 as long as you avoid chemicals in your wm you should be okay. I've seen actually rope wash soap before but can't remember who makes it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rock Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 1) Wash on cold with Woolite. 2) Tie up your rope in an electricians braid (this takes a while) or it will tangle all over the spindle. 3) I would also suggest using an industrial front-loader at the laundromat for the job to avoid any possible damage you might incur upon your home washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenp Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 add a dash of liquid fabric softner after it's clean and rinsed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I read on one of the rope maker's webpages (sterling?) that you can use the normal temp, not cold. Evidentally the rope material is subjected to hotter stuff in production, so no big deal. Other than that... daisy chain and use woolite, flake it out to dry in a warm but not especially hot place. add a dash of liquid fabric softner after it's clean and rinsed would you add the fabris softener and then run it through again with no soap? I don't follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbconlin Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 I use just fabric softener (liquid) as the soap in a commercial front-loader. Chain the rope (as mentioned above) and also I throw the whole chained rope in a pillowcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenp Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 I flake the rope in the tub, add liquid soap (woolite) then fill and wash by hand. Rinse and add a little liquid softner, soak and rinse again. To dry, I lay it on the floor (carpet) in large loops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knelson Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 I flake the rope in the tub, add liquid soap (woolite) then fill and wash by hand. Rinse and add a little liquid softner, soak and rinse again. To dry, I lay it on the floor (carpet) in large loops. I second that method. No worries about the rope gettin' cozy with the agitator. You can also hang the rope off the shower curtain rod in large loops to dry. Just don't be surprised when the rod comes crashing down in the middle of the night under all the weight. -kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I also have washed my rope in the tub. Most places that sell rope also sell a rope cleaning brush. Run the brush over the rope 2-3 times depending on how much dirt comes out... It does take awhile to dry though. Nice job on getting out there, and getting your rope dirty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 I wish. Dirty from last year. Looking to get out now since the alpine season is going to suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Agree on chaining the rope. A commercial washer is better because there is no spindle to tangle and the rpm's are higher, requiring less drying time. Woolite works great, and I just flake my rope out on the carpet to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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