How to Clean a Fishing Rod Cork Grip

Cork is one of the main materials used for fishing rod handles. It tends to be lighter than other rod-handle materials, and many anglers believe it is more sensitive. Cork can become dirty when it is set on the bottom of the boat or simply after a lot of use, and it does not hide the dirt well. For anglers who care about cleanliness, it is possible to clean a cork fishing rod grip.

Things You'll Need

  • Towels, 2
  • Light-grade sandpaper
  • Rubbing alcohol
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Instructions

    • 1

      Soak a towel with warm water and run the towel over the cork to remove as much of the dirt as possible.

    • 2

      Soak a towel with rubbing alcohol and use it to clean any areas that did not come clean with the towel and water.

    • 3

      Allow the cork grip a day to dry fully.

    • 4

      Sand any dirty areas of the cork handle that remain using a piece of 180- or 300-grit sandpaper.

    • 5

      Run a water-soaked towel over the cork handle to remove any cork or dirt particles dislodged by the sandpaper.