Szajer
alive with pleasure
I'm referring to the smaller items, saddles, ropes, carabiners, etc....
Since I sweat like a madman, I'll either bucket wash or take my saddle to the laundry mat. I'm worried that the salts will start to destroy the stitching, or subtly break down the nylon fibers in key places.
My carabiners, snaps, lanyards, blocks, pulleys, etc. I soak in soapy water, scrub with a Park bike brush, dry in front of a fan- finish off with a drop of bicycle chain lube. I do this every month.
As for my climbing line, once every two months in a mesh rope bag at the laundry mat with mild detergent. Dry on a large towel in front of a fan.. Work lines get a twice a year washing....
My father had instilled in me, to purchase the best- to avoid buying crap twice. He also taught me to maintain and care for my things as well. Glad he did, now I do too.
Since I sweat like a madman, I'll either bucket wash or take my saddle to the laundry mat. I'm worried that the salts will start to destroy the stitching, or subtly break down the nylon fibers in key places.
My carabiners, snaps, lanyards, blocks, pulleys, etc. I soak in soapy water, scrub with a Park bike brush, dry in front of a fan- finish off with a drop of bicycle chain lube. I do this every month.
As for my climbing line, once every two months in a mesh rope bag at the laundry mat with mild detergent. Dry on a large towel in front of a fan.. Work lines get a twice a year washing....
My father had instilled in me, to purchase the best- to avoid buying crap twice. He also taught me to maintain and care for my things as well. Glad he did, now I do too.