How to Use Base Cleaner on a Snowboard

The polyethylene-coated base of the snowboard helps to prevent moisture from penetrating the wooden core. Riding on a slushy terrain will cause dirt and grime to accumulate on the underside of your snowboard. Using a liquid base cleaner on a regular basis will help ensure the bottom of your board glides smoothly across the snow. The snowboard specialists at Tactics.com recommend cleaning the base of your board before applying a fresh coat of wax.

Things You'll Need

  • Cotton rags
  • Plastic scraper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Flip your snowboard upside down, and place it onto a level worktable. Rub a soft cotton rag across the underside of your snowboard, to remove any loose particles of dust or dirt.

    • 2

      Spray the liquid base cleaner directly onto the bottom of your snowboard. Continue spraying until you have covered the entirety of the base. Allow the base cleaner to sit for around 15 minutes.

    • 3

      Scrub the base of your snowboard with a dry cotton rag, to displace any dirt or grime. Scrape the bottom of your snowboard with a plastic scraper to remove the old wax.