What do you use to clean your crochet hooks

[fc1123]

ok my question is this how do you clean your crochet hooks I'm asking this question because I have aluminium hooks and arylic hooks and I'm not sure how to clean them I have used dish soap and water to clean them. Any other suggestions

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

I usually use rubbing alcohol and a rag to clean and rinse with water. The alcohol does well to remove the i-don't-know-what-that-is-or-where-it-came-from stuff.

[JennyBunny]

I use a baby wipe on my aluminum and plastic hooks.

[Nota44model]

I have those rubbing alcohol wipes... they come in a pop up like tub... I used them for my flutes as well - very convenient lil things! You can get them in amost pharmacy stores... I think we get them at Rite-Aid...

[Knit Happens]

Wow...this is a thought that has never occurred to me. While I'm chronically using alcohol wipes on the phone, computer, mouse and the occasional doorknob, I have never washed a crochet hook or knitting needle. Perhaps it is time to put those alcohol wipes to that use. Thanks for the info!!!

[nawaloei]

Wow, i never know that you should clean your crochet hook. I've only been crocheting for about 2 months. I have a question for the experts in this forum. i've been using only Clover Soft Grip crochet hook (2mm); it's yellow color, i think it's aluminium. However, part of the head has changed color (faded) & i can feel that it's dragging my thread. Is it supposed to last only this long? i've only made about 10 small -medium doilies using cotton thread.

[glitterhooker]

I've never thought to clean my hoks. I usually make sure that my hands are clean and all that before I start to crochet but that's abotu it.

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

Wow, i never know that you should clean your crochet hook. I've only been crocheting for about 2 months. I have a question for the experts in this forum. i've been using only Clover Soft Grip crochet hook (2mm); it's yellow color, i think it's aluminium. However, part of the head has changed color (faded) & i can feel that it's dragging my thread. Is it supposed to last only this long? i've only made about 10 small -medium doilies using cotton thread.

 

 

Rub all of the metal part with a block of undyed wax very well (either parafin, which can be found in the canning jar aisle of where you shop, or a white candle). Then rub the wax off with a soft rag (terry cloth or jersey knit cloth is good). Repeat steps one more time. This should help smooth the hook by 'polishing' it.

[gumby28]

I've never cleaned my hooks. I suppose if I were going to I'd use soap and water.

[greatgrammy]

Spit on a kleenex. If it was good enough for my kid's faces, it's good enough for my crochet hooks.

 

Seriously, I really don't spit on my crochet hooks, I just couldn't resist the comic relief.

[yarnkitty]

soak

[CandEsMom]

Spit on a kleenex. If it was good enough for my kid's faces, it's good enough for my crochet hooks.

 

Seriously, I really don't spit on my crochet hooks, I just couldn't resist the comic relief.

 

I love it!

 

Good 'ole soap and water works for me.

[RoseRed]

Waxed paper. Whenever my hooks start to stick I rub them down with waxed paper and they're better than new.

 

My big bright plastic hooks never slid well so I took my nail buffing cream and the white on the buffing block and smoothed them out. They're awesome now. I washed it off in soap and water - rubbed them down with wax paper and they're great!

[Lubba_my_kiddos]

I'm a fan of diaper wipes. But we use diaper wipes for alot of things in this house.

[ecl1_mylittleman]

you're supposed to clean the hooks?? didn't know that

[janni]

lol at the "spit" idea....never cleaned mine unlessI accidently ate something sticky....then dish soap and water.

[katyallen815]

Ive waxed a hook or two in my day, just to see if it would "glide" better. It did, but don't do this on a regular basis, guess I just don't think of it that often. I have used pledge, or favor when i did it before.

[mandymae]

I've never cleaned any of my hooks before, but I'd probably do soap and water and/or an antibacterial wipe.

[RoseRed]

Ive waxed a hook or two in my day, just to see if it would "glide" better. It did, but don't do this on a regular basis, guess I just don't think of it that often. I have used pledge, or favor when i did it before.

 

I have a real pretty embroidered make-up bag that's the size of a small pencil case. I just keep a piece of waxed paper in it so it's quick and easy to grab.

 

Waxed paper, scissors, measuring tape, a couple weaving needles poked thru the fabric on the side, stitch markers, etc - everything I need in one place so I can grab and go.

[katyallen815]

I have a real pretty embroidered make-up bag that's the size of a small pencil case. I just keep a piece of waxed paper in it so it's quick and easy to grab.

 

Waxed paper, scissors, measuring tape, a couple weaving needles poked thru the fabric on the side, stitch markers, etc - everything I need in one place so I can grab and go.

 

Well, that makes sense, so organized, lol I am wondering if Pledge comes in tiny aerosol cans?? he he he.

[ienjoycrochet]

I wash my hooks with soap and water. In winter time this is good when colds/flu is running amok throughout the household. In Summertime it helps to clean the oils that sweat onto the hook from your hands. I also find that when you wash the hooks the yarn/thread seems to go smoothly on the hook.