Washing Ropes

shaggs · 11th November 2007, 09:48 PM

Well as it was a beautiful Sunday here in Sydney

I decided to get around and wash my ropes. A week of rain has left them filthy as.
My routine is large tub of water, some natural soap flakes and some fabric softener. Stir and mix, then rinse a couple of times in clean tubs of water. Hang in shade to dry.
I used large clear tubs from supercheap auto (which also make great eskies)

and its good to see the amount of dirt that comes off them. Even the clean ones.
Be nice n fluffy to climb on again.
Anyone got any other secret cleaning routines???
Cheers

Eric Frei · 11th November 2007, 09:52 PM

Chuck it in the wifes front loader, comes out looking like new.

Also, you want to clean a chainsaw parts real good? Chuck them in the dishwasher.

pomme · 12th November 2007, 06:59 AM

nice rainy day and a blakes hitch is normally all the cleaning my rope gets. but in the U.K thats a weekly thing lol

newguy18 · 12th November 2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Chuck it in the wifes front loader, comes out looking like new.

Also, you want to clean a chainsaw parts real good? Chuck them in the dishwasher.

i'm gonna have to try that when I get around to rebuilding my husky 141.nah my mom would kill me.

southern_touch · 16th November 2007, 01:31 AM

I spilled bar oil all over my climbing rope. If I wash it a few times will it be safe for use, or did I just ruin this rope.

newguy18 · 16th November 2007, 01:46 AM

Welcome to treeworld and I guess if you get all then oil out it won't hurt your rope.

shaggs · 16th November 2007, 08:14 AM

Southern touch, I wash my ropes in a clean tub. I have put a Small bit of degreaser in with the wash to get oil off a lowering line. With the clear tub you can see the oil come to the top. Now keeping your rope submerged, tip out the top half of water (oil floats to the top of water). Then IMMEDIATELY rewash your rope with natural soap a couple of times. Even contact the manufacturer of the rope to make sure it doesn't effect performance.
Good Luck.

Houthakker · 16th November 2007, 08:46 AM

Washing rope in a washing machine works perfect! I put it in a pillowcase just be sure that it doesn't get stuck anywhere. Hanging them out right now overhere is not advised though, temperature is too far below zero.

Eric Frei · 16th November 2007, 09:16 AM

I might wash mine today, day off, much deserved ... ole bugger like me man I ache all over!

Houthakker, how you been, COLD?

shaggs · 16th November 2007, 03:03 PM

Nice avatar Howthakker. How many months of the year does it snow there?

Houthakker · 17th November 2007, 08:17 AM

Cold? Sex with a polarbear that's cold!
Just been busy, have been ill 2006 for three months, money just runs out at that time. Insurance only kicks in after 92 days. Ordinary insurance is pretty low, that one kicks in after two weeks. We can get snow from oktober to april. Most of the time though we have snow of and on. Last year I couldn't get out until the snowplow came. Added some pictures, one of an oak that needed to be pruned of the house and some forestwork.

Sean Freeman · 17th November 2007, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Cold? Sex with a polarbear that's cold!

Hmmm, pretty quick and not much foreplay either I'd wager

Sorry to hear you were out of action, that sucks. Glad you're back on track.

newguy18 · 17th November 2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Freeman

Hmmm, pretty quick and not much foreplay either I'd wager

Im reckon it'd hurt too if the bear was angry like if you finished first.

Steve Tipton · 17th November 2007, 01:38 PM

Great pics Houthakker.
How do you run a hydraulic pump off a horse? Never seen one with a PTO.

newguy18 · 17th November 2007, 03:19 PM

the modern horses?btw where can one buy powdered soap?does liquid soap hurt the rope somehow?

Sean Freeman · 17th November 2007, 04:31 PM

Pure soap flakes do not hurt or damage modern ropes, but generally my climbing lines only need a clean water rinse, every three or four months they'll need a proper wash or after working on figs, pines, or really badly declining gums (much kino!!!)

You usually find pure soap flakes in the section of washing products for delicate/pure wool garments

Eric Frei · 17th November 2007, 08:28 PM

Thanks for the pics, kids loved it too, they never seen snow in person.

Not good getting crook, glad to hear ya better.

Kids loved the horses.

shaggs · 17th November 2007, 10:58 PM

Great pics mate, nice log loader, its a shame about only being 2hp. Love to see the 100Hp model!!! LOL
Get better mate so you can get back into surfing!!! ha ha ha

newguy18 · 18th November 2007, 05:29 AM

thanks sean.

George Hayduke · 18th November 2007, 08:07 AM

Use soap not detergent-read the label or google rope washing.

Therrin · 19th November 2007, 08:10 PM

Are they mules or horses?
(not trolling, I'm actually interested.) I managed an 18 horse ranch for 2 years.

Thats a nice oak in the one picture though, I'd love havin it next to my house.

I've put ropes in the laundry machine before, but for basic cleaning and such I use one of these. It's actually what the fire stations around here use also.

Drouin Tree Service · 19th November 2007, 08:23 PM

Thats cool i want one! like a golf ball wash.

Sean Freeman · 19th November 2007, 09:32 PM

That rope washer is neat

Eric Frei · 20th November 2007, 10:07 PM

Current water restrictions prohibit the use of such device in Brisbane ... unless it's connected to a rain water tank.

newguy18 · 21st November 2007, 02:15 AM

Thats right your in a drought right now how bad is it?

TREE-SURFER · 21st November 2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southern_touch

I spilled bar oil all over my climbing rope. If I wash it a few times will it be safe for use, or did I just ruin this rope.

I did that too, a while back. Oil cap came off my saw when slung on my harness. Drizzled down my leg and rope. Made it an interesting descent.

wakes you up a bit.....

I clean mine in the machine in a pillow case. Just don't let the Trouble and Strife know......

JohN Dee · 27th November 2007, 09:08 PM

After working on Pines in centenial pk I had to hang up my green 30m climbing line as it cured out like cement.

Last weekend at mount wilson climbing 45m Cypresses that had moss all over them in the rain my new orange climbing line turned black.

1 hour delicate wash in my mums front loader, both of them like brand spanking new again

Nothing quite like climbing on a fluffy rope.

Jeff Darby · 27th November 2007, 09:26 PM

Just you wait till the owner of the front loader reads this post!..LOL...She'll have the shits with you!..Your mum near on went ballistic when I told her I was going to wash our ropes in her machine!

..and here you are posting on the open forum, Which I mite add she reads!! of how you used it....your a braver man than me!

They sure came up like new

....R.I.P JohnnyDee

ronnyb · 3rd December 2007, 02:17 PM

I use a mesh bag. Take it to the local landromat and abuse their machines. Ya get a lot of strange looks when you plunk that sack in the machines.

Eric Frei · 4th December 2007, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

and here you are posting on the open forum, Which I mite add she reads!! of how you used it....your a braver man than me!

Argh, she only reads the jokes section.

11th November 2007, 09:48 PM	#1
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Washing Ropes Well as it was a beautiful Sunday here in Sydney I decided to get around and wash my ropes. A week of rain has left them filthy as. My routine is large tub of water, some natural soap flakes and some fabric softener. Stir and mix, then rinse a couple of times in clean tubs of water. Hang in shade to dry. I used large clear tubs from supercheap auto (which also make great eskies) and its good to see the amount of dirt that comes off them. Even the clean ones. Be nice n fluffy to climb on again. Anyone got any other secret cleaning routines??? Cheers

11th November 2007, 09:52 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	Re: Washing Ropes Chuck it in the wifes front loader, comes out looking like new. Also, you want to clean a chainsaw parts real good? Chuck them in the dishwasher. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

12th November 2007, 06:59 AM	#3
pomme Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 251	Re: Washing Ropes nice rainy day and a blakes hitch is normally all the cleaning my rope gets. but in the U.K thats a weekly thing lol

16th November 2007, 01:31 AM	#5
southern_touch I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3	Re: Washing Ropes I spilled bar oil all over my climbing rope. If I wash it a few times will it be safe for use, or did I just ruin this rope.

16th November 2007, 01:46 AM	#6
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Washing Ropes Welcome to treeworld and I guess if you get all then oil out it won't hurt your rope. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

16th November 2007, 08:14 AM	#7
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: Washing Ropes Southern touch, I wash my ropes in a clean tub. I have put a Small bit of degreaser in with the wash to get oil off a lowering line. With the clear tub you can see the oil come to the top. Now keeping your rope submerged, tip out the top half of water (oil floats to the top of water). Then IMMEDIATELY rewash your rope with natural soap a couple of times. Even contact the manufacturer of the rope to make sure it doesn't effect performance. Good Luck.

16th November 2007, 08:46 AM	#8
Houthakker Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 46	Re: Washing Ropes Washing rope in a washing machine works perfect! I put it in a pillowcase just be sure that it doesn't get stuck anywhere. Hanging them out right now overhere is not advised though, temperature is too far below zero.

16th November 2007, 09:16 AM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	Re: Washing Ropes I might wash mine today, day off, much deserved ... ole bugger like me man I ache all over! Houthakker, how you been, COLD? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

16th November 2007, 03:03 PM	#10
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: Washing Ropes Nice avatar Howthakker. How many months of the year does it snow there?

17th November 2007, 08:17 AM	#11
Houthakker Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 46	Re: Washing Ropes Cold? Sex with a polarbear that's cold! Just been busy, have been ill 2006 for three months, money just runs out at that time. Insurance only kicks in after 92 days. Ordinary insurance is pretty low, that one kicks in after two weeks. We can get snow from oktober to april. Most of the time though we have snow of and on. Last year I couldn't get out until the snowplow came. Added some pictures, one of an oak that needed to be pruned of the house and some forestwork. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Houthakker; 17th November 2007 at 08:34 AM. Reason: picture

17th November 2007, 01:38 PM	#14
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: Washing Ropes Great pics Houthakker. How do you run a hydraulic pump off a horse? Never seen one with a PTO.

17th November 2007, 03:19 PM	#15
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Washing Ropes the modern horses?btw where can one buy powdered soap?does liquid soap hurt the rope somehow? __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

17th November 2007, 04:31 PM	#16
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: Washing Ropes Pure soap flakes do not hurt or damage modern ropes, but generally my climbing lines only need a clean water rinse, every three or four months they'll need a proper wash or after working on figs, pines, or really badly declining gums (much kino!!!) You usually find pure soap flakes in the section of washing products for delicate/pure wool garments

17th November 2007, 08:28 PM	#17
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	Re: Washing Ropes Thanks for the pics, kids loved it too, they never seen snow in person. Not good getting crook, glad to hear ya better. Kids loved the horses. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

17th November 2007, 10:58 PM	#18
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: Washing Ropes Great pics mate, nice log loader, its a shame about only being 2hp. Love to see the 100Hp model!!! LOL Get better mate so you can get back into surfing!!! ha ha ha

18th November 2007, 05:29 AM	#19
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Washing Ropes thanks sean. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

18th November 2007, 08:07 AM	#20
George Hayduke Former Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 87	Re: Washing Ropes Use soap not detergent-read the label or google rope washing.

19th November 2007, 08:10 PM	#21
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: Washing Ropes Are they mules or horses? (not trolling, I'm actually interested.) I managed an 18 horse ranch for 2 years. Thats a nice oak in the one picture though, I'd love havin it next to my house. I've put ropes in the laundry machine before, but for basic cleaning and such I use one of these. It's actually what the fire stations around here use also.

19th November 2007, 08:23 PM	#22
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,694	Re: Washing Ropes Thats cool i want one! like a golf ball wash. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

19th November 2007, 09:32 PM	#23
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: Washing Ropes That rope washer is neat

20th November 2007, 10:07 PM	#24
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	Re: Washing Ropes Current water restrictions prohibit the use of such device in Brisbane ... unless it's connected to a rain water tank. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st November 2007, 02:15 AM	#25
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Washing Ropes Thats right your in a drought right now how bad is it? __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

27th November 2007, 09:08 PM	#27
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: Washing Ropes After working on Pines in centenial pk I had to hang up my green 30m climbing line as it cured out like cement. Last weekend at mount wilson climbing 45m Cypresses that had moss all over them in the rain my new orange climbing line turned black. 1 hour delicate wash in my mums front loader, both of them like brand spanking new again Nothing quite like climbing on a fluffy rope. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

27th November 2007, 09:26 PM	#28
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,025	Re: Washing Ropes Just you wait till the owner of the front loader reads this post!..LOL...She'll have the shits with you!..Your mum near on went ballistic when I told her I was going to wash our ropes in her machine!..and here you are posting on the open forum, Which I mite add she reads!! of how you used it....your a braver man than me! They sure came up like new....R.I.P JohnnyDee __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

3rd December 2007, 02:17 PM	#29
ronnyb Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 62	Re: Washing Ropes I use a mesh bag. Take it to the local landromat and abuse their machines. Ya get a lot of strange looks when you plunk that sack in the machines.

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