How to Properly Clean Table Tennis Rubber 🏓

[@CloudsFPV]

I use two steps: Wipe off paddle with water and sponge rinse clean sponge now use solution and sponge to clean rubber This way you are removing the majority of the loose dust with the water and you will then have a clean sponge and clean solution to rub over your paddle. Try to avoid rubbing dirt and dust into the rubber pores.

[@terry_willis]

This makes great sense. Thanks. Funny how you can learn more by reading comments than from the video itself.😄

[@Gobio2]

Any non-abrasive sponge will do, the best is polyamide covered one, I've got one from Tibhar (the same delicate material used to clean kitchen tables or window glazing). What bothers me is the hard rubbing of the rubber surface presented by the author of the video. For cleaning, any specialized agent from TT producers will work, but running water with a drop of dish soap for degreasing will be the best. If I'm in a hurry and need the rubber to dry quickly, I use just some window cleaner based on alcohol, as this does not chemically affect rubber. I have a spray solution to which I added a few drops of dish soap and it works perfectly. If I want to have extra clean surface and what is important the best grip it can offer, I use additionally the spray for rubber print rollers, which is specially designed for cleaning and restoring the grip of these rollers (essential for precision printing), I bought mine just for some 5 € a 100ml spray(I bought it a year ago and the bottle is still half full), the brand is AF International, the German name Platenclene, but there are several available on the market and I believe they are all good for our purpose.

[@vtnguyen0611]

I only used my own sweat after playing.

[@pieceofcrap7167]

The best way

[@ThienNguyen-ef2kg]

I ruined my H3 doing that, don't do it if you have salty sweat, or maybe with any of your fluid at all, since your skin isn't clean to begin with. just use regular water damn.

[@munteanucatalin9833]

@@ThienNguyen-ef2kg I have a H3 and Vega X for 4 years now and going... Do NOT boost it. Clean it regularly with Rev no 3 cleaner and rejuvenation and wipe it with a microfiber cloth. Let it dry naturally and store your racket in a dry place inside a casing. That is it... H3 play 80-85% as new after 4 years. Vega is a little bit more deteriorated, but I will change both soon.

[@Equaaz]

1. Do not use cleaning product too often. 2. Demineralized water is sufficient for regular cleaning. 3. Any special table tennis sponge is suitable. 4. Immediately after cleaning, apply a protective film (Donic Formula, Nittaku, etc.) to the rubber, removing air bubbles with a roller. 5. Remove the films before playing, the rubber will be clean and the tiny dust will stick to the film. Your cleaning method is too aggressive, especially on sticky rubber. Our rubbers wear out just by rubbing a small plastic ball ... so imagine with a degreaser and a sponge ... Have fun

[@dfy]

1. A non-aggressive cleaning table tennis spray is okay to clean your rubber with after every table tennis session in my opinion. It’s meant for cleaning and protecting your rubber - (Diluting a solution is also an idea, if it’s too aggressive). Although, I usually prefer a non-foamy cleaning spray or sprays that don’t contain a lot of soap. The Tibar Grip spray used in the video works as it should. Tibar states that it’s a “cleaner that cleans and prolongs the life of your rubbers and improves their grip”; which is why I personally use it and believe it does a good job. Also, there are many other good sprays that work just as well! 2. I agree. Demilitarized water works just fine, although it does not dissolve or remove the oils from fingers or sweat that build up on your rubber that easily. That is why most rubber cleaners have a small amount of a cleaning agent. 3. Yes, any “special cleaning sponge” should be suitable. As stated in the video some cleaning sponges leave remnants on the table tennis rubber, like the Butterfly Cotton Sponge. Nonetheless, when using most “special cleaning sponges”, whether they leave remnants or not, the rubber is suitable for playing just fine; also stated in the video. 4. Agreed. Although, rather than a roller, I just use my fingers to remove the air bubbles from the protective film. 5. Yes! Definitely remove the films before playing🤓. Also, I try to avoid getting dust on the films. True, I was cleaning the black rubber a little bit too aggressively. I even stated that I wanted to “do more of a deep clean” for the purpose of the video and test the Butterfly Cotton Sponge results under good light. Although when cleaning the red rubber, you’ll see that I gently used the Butterfly Clean Care Sponge and it worked perfectly the first time leaving absolutely no dust, oils or sponge remnants behind. I thought that was pretty amazing. Thanks for the input!

[@maciejguz9253]

4. What jf i dont have that? Will just a regular sponge and tap water be good?

[@raikiro797]

@@maciejguz9253 You don't really need a branded rubber film to protect your rubbers, just something to prevent dust buildup when you're not using the racket. In reality, a piece of paper will do fine assuming that you can make it stick to the rubber's surface.

[@maciejguz9253]

@@raikiro797 alr thanks

[@CloudsFPV]

@@raikiro797 I use plastic adhesive sheets from the craft/fabric store and it works perfect plus is very cheap.

[@orakeljoe9611]

I got my first racket in '92 or '93 can't remember...I was 11 or 12. It was a SKITT blade, SKITT Anaconda on bh and Yasaka MarkV on fh (can't remember the thickness). As kids when we cleaned our bats we went to the sink in the classroom 😄, holding the rubber under a low stream of water on both sides then with a shaking motion got rid of the water. Immediately after that we applied a protective foil and used a ruler in a 45 degree angle to scrape the foil in order to get airbubbles out. Totally insane since the water was soaked in the wood when no care was taken... I always cleaned it that way and my bat held 3+ years. This is just a childhood memory and no tutorial 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@iggytsang4326]

I got my first blade when i was 9 back in 1977. it was a carbon fiber blade. i think i had a Stellan Bengtsson carbon fiber blade. Mark V has been around since the 70's . I started using Sriver and long pimples (for backhand)

[@yashikakarthikeyan3674]

Mine was 2011 I was 9

[@runvexgg]

same. we clean our rubbers under running tap

[@iskandartaib]

It's really funny about all the divergent things i have heard about cleaning table tennis rubbers. When i was in school (1970s) water was BAD. You were told to NEVER let water touch the rubber, it would ruin it. My next spate of activity was in the 1980s and 90s - water was now OK and touching the rubber with your hand was BAD - oils from your skin would get into the rubber and ruin it. People used dishwashing detergent to clean their rubbers. Fast forward to about 2015.. now oil was GOOD.. after all, people were applying baby oil and other (expensive) oils to "boost" their rubbers, this made the rubbers softer and you got more spin and speed. Besides there were all sorts of videos of pros wiping off their bats with their hands during games. So i dunno.. these days after playing i just put some water on the rubber, wipe it off with my hand, let it dry for a few minutes and then put the protector sheets (these days just a large Ziploc bag) on and put it away.

[@gdevelek]

Your sponge will collect and keep all these particles no matter what you do. I use a fresh piece of cotton, soaked in warm water and squeezed. After drying it up by air alone, I wrap the racket in food-wrap membrane. The stickiness of the rubbers simply refuses to drop. Because the cotton is fresh every time, and so is the wrap. At almost zero cost. I see no reason to waste money on specialized cleaners.

[@CloudsFPV]

What is the cotton for???

[@gdevelek]

@@CloudsFPV For rubbing, what else...

[@noelmoralde6242]

Agreed! Wrap it while it is still kinda damp. Stickiness remains as good as new.

[@inrhythmsportsllp5902]

Try Revolution 3.0 only 2 drop good enough it not only cleans it's rejuvenator

[@Rayz248]

For cleaning i only used a water or my own sweat

[@mohdsoffi902]

Same goes to me. My new setup abs 3 anti spin + longpip ox with donic cayman blade. 100% defend and distracted ball. Wowwwwww

[@somasaha5386]

Can i use tape and put it and take it out to remove the dust? Or it will damage the stickyness?

[@elchorizogamer2077]

eso le quitará pegajosidad al hule, lo hice con una raqueta que tenía por ahí

[@tenisdemesabymarc]

Si es muy importante limpiar las gomas ! ❤ Recomiendo

[@iggytsang4326]

I used to the sponge and acetone 45 years ago!

[@tenisdemesabymarc]

Uff acetona muy fuerte!

[@me-mikeyyt9703]

should i use the butterfly clean care sponge? and will it actually clean the dust,dirt and sweat?

[@Gymrat35]

I use rubber cleaning spray and a normal dishes sponge I do it only one time and it‘s better than your second time with the butterfly sponge lol

[@idrivearttabletennis]

I enjoyed your video. And I do clean my rubber sheets after each daily use. I was wondering how you liked your handle wrap. What I use is not made anymore and I've tried the heat-shrink wraps and don't care for the feel. Thanks.

[@dfy]

I love the wrap. I made a video on it: How to WRAP Grip Tape - Table Tennis Racket/ Paddle/ Bat kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqHEmaWJoLCZmaM

[@eduardoarosemena655]

Try here for handle wraps www.paddlepalace.com/

[@ZantierTasa]

Put your hand under a cold tap, and wipe the rubber. Repeat until you can't feel any dirt. Shake the bat and your hand, and wipe the bat with your hand to spread the water so it evaporates quicker. Once the bat is fully dry and grippy, put it back in its case. My Palio Expert 2 still worked very well after 4 years, and I just did this after every 1-3 sessions.

[@kerrin6633]

Even though it works the oil from her hands isn't cleaned from the rubber - you need to use a bit of detergent to break down the oils. However the main point is to not have dust on your racket

[@jazzman1954]

So dead skin and grease applied nicely! 😂 😵‍💫To be honest I rarely clean my bat.

[@metoo9357]

Well done, I feel ping pong smarter now,!

[@eloimumford5247]

I use after each session a sponge dipped in water then let it dry . If very dirty i use hand soap in small quantity , sponge to remove . For fast cleaning i apply 2'' packaging tape all over than peel it : it removes 99% of the dust. Morale : a rubber is never too clean !

[@ericramirez1599]

Y se le quita el efecto?

[@eloimumford5247]

@@ericramirez1599 , uso my systema para 5 anos , no cambia el efecto en todas my rgomas de differentes marquas de la cara a la mas barata. Usa sabon de mano , suave por la piel = dulce por la goma.

[@I..M..Vivek..Bhojak]

From where you bought the butterfly clean care sponge

[@dfy]

Megaspin.net

[@arontenke7916]

Is the clean care sponge one -time use? Because it looks like

[@dfy]

No I use for months

[@noormotani9719]

What cleaner did you use. Where is it available in Canada and costs?😊

[@dfy]

www.megaspin.net/store/default.asp?pid=t-grip-rubber-cleaner

[@Rvnlmc]

By The Way Its Better To Do It With Water Because It Does Not Damage The Rubber Unlike The Spray! Just Saying You Can Use Both But Spray Should Be Used Only Before Tournaments. Love Yall And Keep Up The Good Work! Byeee

[@daniarsov3817]

hi can you tell me what is protective film and from where can i get it and second from where i can get table tennis sponge and is this taking from the performance of the raket

[@dfy]

Megaspin.net

[@yaypingpong4275]

I use revolution cleaners on my rubbers..So far so good

[@dfy]

Nice, Most cleaners I have purchased are pretty good. I just try to stay away from the foamy cleaners or overly soapy ones

[@yaypingpong4275]

@@dfy yup me too …not a fan of foams

[@МихаилВалентинович-я9г]

Бедный топшит,если так тереть,можно дырку протереть)

[@ChristopherShelley-sg6gg]

The method i use is I just spray normal water once on my rubber and then clean it and after its all grippy and clean.

[@dfy]

Regular plain old water works great. Every once in a while a little soap helps if you sweat a lot and oils build up on the rubber

[@terry_willis]

I have been using #0000 steel wool for years with great results.

[@dfy]

Whatchu talkin bout Willis

[@janagan3284]

What type of sponge I can use ?? Pls reply me sir I bought cleaner but sponge which one???

[@dfy]

In this video I test different sponges: How to Properly Clean Table Tennis Rubber 🏓 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH7MpH9qjtCppa8

[@sashbar]

A cheap Chinese sponge from eBay or Ali works just as well

[@janagan3284]

@@sashbar thanks sir

[@colinbiddle4223]

How do you clean the sponge 🧽

[@dfy]

Water

[@Pablo-vr8sv]

Fresh water after every match is the best economic way to clean the rubber.

[@LeandroBrito84]

What do you recommend for tacky rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3 Neo?

[@dfy]

Dilute the cleaning solution 1:3 ratio, 1 part solution, 3 parts water. Now you have a less harsh cleaner for tacky rubber and 3x the solution :)

[@LeandroBrito84]

@@dfy thanks buddy!

[@Youda00008]

Won't cleaning like this after every training degrade the properties of the top sheet over time?

[@dfy]

Yes, eventually. Dilute the cleaning solution on a 1:3 ratio - one part cleaning solution, and three parts water. Now you have three times the amount of cleaning solution

[@Youda00008]

@@dfy I bought the smallest bottle of cleaning liquid 10 years ago, used it twice a week on average, and it's still 3/4 full 😅

[@dfy]

@@Youda00008 hah wow, mine last about a year after diluting

[@thywhyguy4713]

I'm gonna be real honest, i have licked my racket and then used my sleeve since its usually polyester in the middle of a match and it does great lol.

[@BrendenPham01]

Does the butterfly spin refresh also rejuvenate or revive the rubbers grip and tackiness?

[@dfy]

I’m not a fan of this cleaner, it’s a foam cleaner and a feels a bit greasy from the cleaning agent butterfly uses. I’m sure it works just fine, but not my favorite

[@BrendenPham01]

@@dfy What would you recommend?

[@dfy]

@@BrendenPham01 How to *Protect* Table Tennis Rubber like a PRO - 🎙[ASMR]🔉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4LMnq2Vnpl2i7s

[@kerrin6633]

Yes it does restore the rubber and that is why it's a bit oily

[@pickle_floppy5816]

can I use a lens spray for this?

[@dfy]

🤔

[@ki-op6jq]

Which racket is this

[@dfy]

Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC

[@mayankbarhate9a445]

How to clean with normal things that we find at home??

[@dfy]

Just use a little bit of clean tap water and a clean rag. This will do the trick just fine

[@mayankbarhate9a445]

@@dfy thanks 😁😁

[@erixo2996]

@@dfy can I use sponge? instead of rag?

[@dfy]

@@erixo2996 Yep!

[@violonz69]

​@@dfy Can i use cotton and water?

[@tango_gru]

Why not use a simple 3M microfibre cloth ???

[@dfy]

Idk, going to try that..

[@tnis_table]

It won't destroy the spin the bat gives the ball?

[@dfy]

No, it will only increase it after its clean. I always check the tackiness after and it’s amazing

[@tnis_table]

@@dfy Okay thank you

[@tnis_table]

@@dfy Can I also use water and a rag?

[@dfy]

@@tnis_table Yes, that’s works

[@alooooooola]

so how to clean the sponge

[@dfy]

Good question. With the clean care sponge I rinse with the sponge on its side (vertically) at a slight angle to a faucet. Or you can clean in a bowl of water being careful not to fully saturate the sponge and ring out the water; let it air dry. Don’t have to do this often. Thanks for the comment actually - New video idea 💡

[@technicalmistu0000]

Can you please tell me how to clean short pips or long pips rubber

[@dfy]

Here you go, this is a pips brush cleaning tool by butterfly: www.megaspin.net/store/large-image.asp?pid=b-clean-brush

[@technicalmistu0000]

@@dfy Thanks a lot 👍👍 Is there any liquid for cleaning pips rubber?

[@dfy]

@@technicalmistu0000 Yes, this is recommended: www.megaspin.net/store/default.asp?pid=b-cure-water

[@shadyarahman]

Is this a Lin yin ju szlc blade?

[@dfy]

Dima O.

[@MouseAnimationz]

The first time you cleaned it there was "a stain or something" where the butterfly logo is. I have random spots like that on my racket and also pimple like spots and just can't clean them lol

[@dfy]

Good eye!

[@mayankshukla7775]

What is the name of first background music you used?

[@abdullahkhalel2468]

I wanna buy it 😢🥺🥺🥺

[@captteemo9133]

You can use acetone or >90% alcohol too. I used bio ethanol.

[@dfy]

Interesting. Never tried

[@jazzman1954]

Watch the worlds best players. They usually wipe the blade with their hands!!!! At least while actually playing. Seen it time and again. So covering the blade with sweat and grease!

[@maulanaiman4448]

to remove the dust perfectly use slime cleaner that is usually used for cleaning keyboards. It's cheaper than the spray + sponge in the video and 1 slime can be used for 1 month.

[@chichiisking8858]

Guys just use sticky tape to get rid of dust trust me

[@darekk7459]

I wonder if there are any glue residues left from the tape which may degrade the performance of the rubber over time

[@rudycramer225]

Well the sponge is shit! Shouldn't leave anything on it. What's the point of it?

[@jasper8368]

How do you clean pimple rubbers?

[@jukkageisler2312]

You can use an old toothbrush

[@wasifshabbir5861]

WARNING: this video is fully sponsored 🤣🤣

[@dfy]

Lol why.. Because it’s all butterfly products? Haha

[@Xeanowos]

what about tacky rubber

[@dfy]

Same process. Not as aggressive

[@erichhq3014]

I have a question, when i too often clear my rubber, it become unsticky and very unplayable, do you have any tips to avoid that again, so when i bought a new rubber i didnt make the same mistake?

[@dfy]

That’s unusual, what kind rubber? Maybe the solution you used left residue making your rubber slick. It’s best to dilute the solution or just clean with water to avoid residue

[@erichhq3014]

I use the silkdhrot rubber, thank you for the tipss

[@kunalisbackbancher]

Sir hamara table tanis ki dandi tut gyi h usa kasa joda jaldi reply do

[@VishalGupta-ou3mo]

Carpenter adhesive laga kar jod dega

[@rustyfrett]

NASA created a pen with ink worth millions for astronauts to write in space. The irony is that Russian astronauts only use pencils. To take care of the rubber surface, we only use automotive slime cleaner. Just need to roll slowly until your rubber is sticky again. Try it. 😂😂😂😂

[@legendarygamer2043]

Which is your racket

[@dfy]

DO ALC kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKKtp5mtYraJmqs

[@olazzzyyyyt9431]

Love ❤from Nigeria, can I get a table tennis 🏓 racket please 😢

[@Однак-к2б]

ацетоном протереть вообще как новая станет. и тянуть будет как надо. правда не надолго

[@rafbateetv815]

Hadir

[@zaheerulbinhissham6098]

Just dont clean it!

[@timh7469]

Great option! If you want a worn out rubber after 1 month

[@mgarzonf]

🌎🇪🇨🙂👍

[@woshiairy]

You sound robotic

[@dfy]

🤖

[@chrisw7402]

I came here to learn how to clean my paddle not buy your flipping products!!!

[@dfy]

Buy what products? I don’t sell products lol

[@chrisw7402]

​@@dfy well... I was looking for a method, I was really getting into it, I had my paddle, some water, maybe some basic household detergent, but then when I saw you were using a special cleaner which I didn't have I thought, hey, I don't have this product and I got me son saying hurry up dad it's getting dark. Anyway I don't have this cleaner and I'm really like not going to wait a couple of days to get this cleaner and then come back to this video to watch the rest possibly to be told that I have to use a special cleaning pad to apply it with. Since then my Abilify has kicked in so all is good.

[@dfy]

@@chrisw7402 Use plain old water and a regular dish sponge (the soft side) will work just fine. You can make your own solution using 1/100 ratio dish soap and water. Good luck my man

[@chrisw7402]

@@dfy thank you so much. It worked a treat!!!