The last step of my pre-spring Cleaning and Organization Ritual is cleaning the cork grips on my rods prior to mounting the reels on them. For more years than I care to remember I've used kitchen cleanser with bleach and an old tooth brush to get them looking good again.  I was just wondering what you guys do, if anything, to get them looking 'top shelf' again?

The last step of my pre-spring Cleaning and Organization Ritual is cleaning the cork grips on my rods prior to mounting the reels on them. For more years than I care to remember I've used kitchen cleanser with bleach and an old tooth brush to get them looking good again. I was just wondering what you guys do, if anything, to get them looking 'top shelf' again?

I used low odor mineral spirits and some old rags to clean mine.

Then I used a toothbrush and sealed with a single coat of UV-40 cork sealer. Just like new!

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/111923-cork-cleaningits-been-discussed-but-i-also-have-adhd/

You can't beat using a Mr. Clean magic eraser; simple, quick, doesn't cost much and gets your cork looking like it came off the shelf.

 

Some guys use a sealer but the name of it escapes me...do a search on here for cleaning cork and you'll find more than enough info.

U-40 is the sealer just found it in the article posted above.  Wish I could find it in a brick and mortar, hate paying $5 shipping for something that costs $5.

x2 mr clean magic eraser love them