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When climbing, your life literally hangs on the rope — so it's important to keep it clean.
A wet, dirty or frozen rope loses its dynamic properties and its knot strength drops. A clean, dry rope is a safe rope.
How to wash a rope, and what with?
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Untie the rope and wash it by hand in lukewarm water up to 30 °C. For better results, use TENDON ROPE CLEANER.
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Give the rope a good rinse with clean water so that no cleaning agent is left in the sheath.
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Dry it laid out loosely in a dry, shady spot — never in direct sunlight or next to a heater.
The rope must not come into contact with any chemicals. Stop using a rope that has been splashed with chemicals — the damage usually isn't visible at first glance.
How to disinfect a rope?
To disinfect the rope, use a weak 1% potassium permanganate solution or MIRAZYME. Then rinse and dry the rope just as you would after washing.
What harms a rope the most?
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Moisture and freezing. A wet or frozen rope loses its dynamic properties — knot strength in particular drops.
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Mechanical damage. Rubbing against rock, carabiners and sharp edges; dust getting into the damp structure causes gradual wear.
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Heat. Friction when lowering and rappelling can damage the sheath. Whenever possible, always use a rope bag.
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