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[Posted 7/22/2012 8:03:17 PM] cleaning spikes

[RobinDeClerq]

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What does everyone do to clean their XC spikes? I know my teammate soaks them in water but I heard that rusts the part were the metal spikes are inserted. Any recommendations?

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[Posted 7/22/2012 9:21:53 PM] cleaning spikes

[aheidi]

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I think you need to first put peanut butter on the bottom. This will get all the large particles off. After that, scrub it off using a toothbrush. Next you need to gargle saltwater, then use that to rinse out the little spike holes. For good measure, you might also want to use shampoo on the whole shoe; this will make it so it won't rust.

Haha sorry Reuven I couldn't resist!

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[Posted 7/23/2012 6:21:23 PM] cleaning spikes

[Curtin]

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I just toss the things in the washer, the rust isn't that big of a deal, by the time they become a problem for putting spikes in, it'll be time for a new pair anyway.

Unless you wash the things like f***ing Monk.

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[Posted 7/23/2012 7:51:51 PM] cleaning spikes

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RobinDeClerq wrote:

What does everyone do to clean their XC spikes? I know my teammate soaks them in water but I heard that rusts the part were the metal spikes are inserted. Any recommendations?

I run through puddles at the next meet.

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[Posted 7/23/2012 11:49:47 PM] cleaning spikes

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