cleaning rope

[Ropey]

Interesting thread, I would be keen to see any research on effects of detergents on ropes. From the information I have on the fibre properties of yarns the ropes are made from they are resistant to most chemicals, mild detergents should not effect the materials used to produce these ropes.

 

Sports climbing ropes are typically made from Nylon which shrink when subjucted to washing so this may be what the research is based on?

[High Scale]

I use mild soap flaked into my washing machine that I keep in the garage just for washing rope, I thought the understanding was no detergents but this could be unwarranted caution.

[roseyweb]

I like my ropes smelling spring fresh,

[roseyweb]

Bit of intelligent input there for ya