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Help, how do I clean my new pole
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Hi Guys,
So you gotta remember that all metal rusts when exposed to water and air. So excessive steaming or cleaning with water over time can cause rust- this is the nature of metal. You just have to be aware and then not be surprised if rust does occur, or if the chrome finish is affected by what you use on the pole.
So far, rubbing alcohol has been tried and tested, and works best for daily cleaning- wiping as you clean.
X-Clean also works great to easily remove excess gunk or grip products and is
non-abrasive.Probably what happens during steaming is that the pole gets warm- which makes it feel grippy- since we all know that its very slippery when we get on a cold pole when we are warm – it can create a layer of condensation. But I am not a steam expert- I just know that putting water on a pole is probably not great long term as it can cause rust to occur. The reality is that no one knows what long terms effects are possible. So do it at your own discression!
Its totally up to you what you want to try out on your pole- lord knows we’ve all tried everything. But some things are probably better than others.
Acetone is not great for brass, powder coated poles, silicone, or TG.
You could use it on chrome without damage, however again, prolonged/constant use is probably not great. and you probably don’t need to use acetone unless you are removing paint or oil.You gotta also keep in mind that since your skin is the largest organ on your body, everything gets absorbed into the skin. I personally don’t want to absorb windex for example. Definitely no abrasive chemicals.
Just bear that in mind when experimenting.For those of you who have been at it a long time, you know what works best for you. But for those who are newbies and don’t know much about poles or metal and are looking for information, its important to understand these things because it can be confusing.
As well, keep in mind that chrome is chrome. There is no factory coating.
If you think there may be some extra lubricant from the factory near the adjuster rod at the bottom of the pole where it is needed, all you need to do is use a bit of 99% rubbing alcohol or a possibly a very small amount of acetone in that area to remove the lubricant. Again, this is not a coating or film that is all over the pole folks.If you have trouble sticking to chrome, there could be a variety of factors involved, including body chemistry. Perhaps that’s another thread!
Thanks for reading, and please email us at info@xpoleus.com if you ever have any questions on pole care or anything else. -
We just use 99% alcohol on ours. As someone has stated previously. Works great and you can buy it in a 5ltr container here in the uk and its lastered over 8 months. Just use a good quality spray bottle. But as our poles are 45mm marine grade stainless there ate no issues even if we used steam… not like chrome or plated poles.
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