Clean the X Sport

Malkai started this discussion · 5/26/2011

Hey Veena Nation, I was just wondering what it is you use to clean your poles? I was using baby wipes and they worked really good. Someone told me Nail Polish remover. I'm asking because earlier during practice I slipped like three times. I used a different rag, different types of rags and finally just gave up and did floor. Another thing. My hands swet a lot so I bought some Mighty Grip Powder. Wow. I cant do anything but practice holds and it is SO hard to scrub off the pole. Am I just using the wrong stuff or should I invest in some glooves? I heard if you start using glooves they are more or less a cheat..like using boots. you dont want to depend on them. -Malkai

8 replies

chumpchkin · 5/26/2011
I use Windex for my pole and Tite Grip (plus Mighty Grip if I'm trying a new move) for my sweaty, sweaty hands!
Danielle Tillie · 5/26/2011
I use Windex, it works wonderfully. I use Tite Grip for my sweaty hands and iTac2 for sticky grip.
JeHanne · 5/26/2011
I use Rubbing Alcohol to clean my pole. I had too much slip when I used Windex. I tried Vinegar and Vinegar/Water mixes but had too much slip. I have never tried nail polish remover, it seems very corrosive so I was afraid to use it on my pole. I use dryer sheets in laundry and they soften so my pole rags air dry... no extra softeners on them.
Peter · 5/27/2011
Hi everyone. In a couple of weeks we're going to be lauching the first cleaner specfically designed for poles. Unlike alcohol and wipes our product is a dissolvant and made from organic materials with a nice lemon scent - no more nasty chemicals. It will also come with a special microfibre cloth. Stay tuned, more information to follow soon. Cheers Peter iTac2 Sport Grip
Veena · 5/27/2011
Oh very cool Peter! When you do launch feel free to make a new forum post about it! 🥂
Miss Enzo · 5/29/2011
I use isopropyl alcohol wipes. They're great for removing the traces of mighty grip and sweat at the end of a session. If the pole gets slippy while I'm working I use a pillowcase that hasn't ever had softener on it. It works a treat!
cwalden43 · 8/25/2012
Maby you used baby wipes with shea butter or lotion?? I use a mixture of half white distilled vinigar and half windex it works WONDERS!
GolgothaTramp · 8/25/2012
I use a Boots (beauty store) cheap fragrance free face wipe and a cheap flannel for wipe down. For my (super) sweaty hands I use dry hands which is great to stop sweat and doesn't leave residue on my pole.