Oil on rope

[jamiep]

Hi Gand,

 

Personally I would contact the manufacturer just to be sure, they test the ropes for just about every damage/contamination scenario that could happen so should give you a definitive answer, hope this helps, cheers mate.

 

Jamie

[browncow]

If it was mine I would take it to a laundromat, chuck some washing powder in and wash it. If its still oily wash it again. Good to go

[Marc Lewis]

if you dont want to put it in your washing machine, take it down the launderette

[morten]

Right I'm gonna go for it! Chained and in a pillow case on low spin, 600 spin rather than 1400. Detergent or no detergent that is the question?

 

The mrs is out so she won't know

 

Use washing liquid (or dissolved washing powder) with enzymes, and leave it on the rope for a few hours before putting it in the washing machine. Spin dry at LOW speed to protect the washing machine.

 

The enzymes will work to dissolve the oil. If you wash it straight away, I doubt the oil will come out completely.

 

I recommend daisy-chaining the rope after doubling it twice. Much easier to handle, doesn't get tangled up in the washing machine and dries quicker, as you don't have long sections without airflow

 

Daisy-chaining video (annoying long intro):

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75XNCMKW7XE]How to daisychain a climbing rope | Arborist knot tying - YouTube[/ame]