Keeping Grippers Clean

[Cunny]

After reading about Clay's gripper being returned from a friend.

How do you clean your grippers?

I find whenever I use Chalk my hands become black after using the grippers is this the chalk lifting the dirt.

I don't use chalk every time I use them should I be using it every time.

[OldGuy]

There are old posts to be found on cleaning grippers.

[handgripperman]

I use a needle and scrap all of that black stuff out. It takes a long time but if you love your grippers,ITS WORTH THE TIME.

Edited October 30, 2004 by handgripperman

[OldGuy]

Stiff nailbrush. Kitchen cleansers such as Comet, Barkeeper's Friend, or Cameo and hot water. Your grippers will look as new. Dry with gripper standing spring down, and then a film of oil on spring to prevent rust. Wire brushes or anything metal can damage the aluminum handle.

[EricMilfeld]

Using chalk for all sets, and then brushing the handles clean with a toothbrush immediately after every set has prevented that black buildup ya'll are referring to.

[ulgrim]

I use a wirebrush, it won't damage the handle(by dulling the knurling) as long as you use a soft metal brush. Or just use a toothbrush or a needle or something.

[daniel_lidstrom]

I pour hot water on the handles. That removes most of the dirt.

[Lyle]

I've used a wire brush attachment on a cordless drill, fast, clean and didn't effect any knurling.