How to Clean a Golf Club Grip

Dirt, oil, fertilizer and other substances accumulate on golf club grips from sweaty hands and exposure to the golf course.  You can remove this grime quickly and easily with some mild dish soap and water.  By thoroughly cleaning the grips of your clubs, you will keep them looking  newer for longer.

Materials

• Liquid dish washing soap


• Sink


• Bucket


• Clean cloths


• Towel


• Golf clubs

Procedure

1. Squirt a small amount (about half of a tablespoon) of dish-washing soap into the bucket.  Make sure you are using mild liquid dish soap.  This type of detergent is great for removing the grease and oil that build up on club grips.


2. Fill the bucket with lukewarm water to create suds.  Do not use hot water, since this can loosen the glue attaching the grips to the shafts of the clubs.


3. Take out one of your clubs.


4. Dip the cloth in the bucket, and wring out any excess water. 


5. Wrap the wet cloth around the entire grip, and wipe the grip until it is clean.  Avoid dripping soap and water on the shaft of the club.


6. Turn on the sink, and rinse the soapy water off the grip with cool water.


7. Use the towel to dry the grip and remove any water you may have inadvertently dripped onto the shaft of the club.


8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for all of the clubs you wish to clean.

Tips

• Use a leather cleaner to clean grips made of leather.


• Avoid using a cleaner with bleach or any other harsh chemicals to clean club grips.  Harsh cleansers can break down the adhesive that holds the grips to the shafts.


• Carry a spray cleaner, such as Windex, in your golf bag to take care of dirty grips while on the golf course.


• Replace ragged or damaged grips promptly.