Remove fingerprint and oil stains on rubber

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Fetish Madez
Fetish Madez Asked 10 years ago

I’m wondering what is happening to my rubber. When I used it yesterday, it was very clean and shiny, but now, after I took if off from it’s case, I can see some of my fingerprints on it and a big mark of my hand. At first, I applied water on my hands and wiped to it but the marks are still there. I searched about how to remove “Oily Stains” and “Fingerprints” on a rubber but there are no matching results in what I want to know. Please help me, thanks.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Fetish,

You could use a very weak solution of detergent to wipe down the rubber.  This will help to get the oil off.  Just add a drop to some water and wipe it over with a damp sponge.  It will dry by itself quickly.


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Fetish Madez

Fetish Madez Posted 10 years ago

Hi Alois,

I did all the things you've said carefully but all of these didn't resolve my problem. It affected the grip of my rubber and it became smooth a bit, its stickiness decreased and also the spin it generates to the ball. I think it's my fault. I did the wrong cleaning on it, I remembered that this Saturday, I cleaned it without washing my hands first and my hands and fingers are oily. Please give me some advice in cleaning my rubber properly coach :D . Thanks and Godbless!


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

It may be that your rubber is dead.  If this simple idea doesn’t work to get more grip on the bat then unfortunately, it may be time to get a new rubber.


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