sws Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I am curious about different ways people clean up thier cord so let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I only wash a rope if it is so filthy that I am worried that the fine particulate will wear the rope out. I'll put it in a large pillowcase, tie the case closed, and put it in the washing machine on gentle with woolite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Anybody know if there's a laundromat with front loading washers in the city? I need to wash a bunch of crap out of my rope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Dude, they are all over the place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Anybody know if there's a laundromat with front loading washers in the city? I need to wash a bunch of crap out of my rope. "Seattle's Best Laundry" on 85th in Greenwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzchristy Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Too bad the Sit n' Spin is closed! Part laundromat, part cafe, part club, part cocktail bar...those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Thanks Archy : ) CBS, most laundromats I've passed only have top loaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Thanks Archy : ) CBS, most laundromats I've passed only have top loaders. The one in my neighboorhood has mostly front loaders and two or three enormous front loaders that are ideal for doing things like bulky sleeping bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatinoutliquor Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 www.cascadelaundromats.com? Now all we need is someone to post a TR on their washday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroman Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I like to wash my cord at home as I find I can get more dirt out of it. I use one of my gear tupperware containers. Put that in the tub, toss in some rope wash and warm water and soak it for about 15-30 minutes. Stir it up for 5 minutes or so then dump and rinse. Then I repeat that a few times without soap. The reason I like doing it at home is that I find it takes a good five stir and rinse sessions before the water isn’t dirty when dumping. With most machines you only get one or two fresh rinses before the cycle is over. Plus it’s cheaper at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I have a top loader that gets out of balance easily. The other reason I don't want to do it at home is all the dirt, grime, black stuff that I'm worried about messing up my next load of whites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 www.cascadelaundromats.com? Now all we need is someone to post a TR on their washday. http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/323058/page/0/fpart/all/vc/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackY Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I wash mine by hand because I don't know what else is in the commercial washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Nice TR Ralph I don't have that rope wash stuff. any reason not to use half strength laundry detergent and a second cycle to rinse the rope out extra good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_A Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 What the...the Sit 'n Spin is gone? Oh, the horror... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 1 thing I did yesterday to my 7 year old 3rd rope I'd not recommend on the way to the laundramat. Trundled a 200 lb rock 70 feet. It hit a small sapling and altered course right onto the rope. The impact shook the wall. The rope doesn't look as bad as I though as it was on soft dirt and sank down on impact. I tied a knot in the spot and kept using it so I could get down, however: I'll cut it off at that spot, wash it with Woolite and put it on e-bay as a "slightly used" rope. Anyone need to buy a great rope, 100 percent kernmantel! ? _________________________________________________________ PS, kidding about the ebay part. I'm just saying that for Joseph since he bought a used rope off ebay for his lead line. Regards: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kij Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 The other reason I don't want to do it at home is all the dirt, grime, black stuff that I'm worried about messing up my next load of whites You have whites? Ever since I started doing this, everything I own is pale gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatinoutliquor Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Thanks sloth... Sniff sniff... I think I love this site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knelson Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I like to wash my cord at home as I find I can get more dirt out of it. I use one of my gear tupperware containers. Put that in the tub, toss in some rope wash and warm water and soak it for about 15-30 minutes. Stir it up for 5 minutes or so then dump and rinse. Then I repeat that a few times without soap. The reason I like doing it at home is that I find it takes a good five stir and rinse sessions before the water isn’t dirty when dumping. With most machines you only get one or two fresh rinses before the cycle is over. Plus it’s cheaper at home. Another vote for this one... except I just use the whole tub and not the gear container. More room to flake it out and hand agitate. The rope, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.