HOW TO CLEAN VELCRO

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN VELCRO?

Before I get down to the business of cleaning Velcro, you may be wondering how often you should maintain your Velcro fastenings.  The truth is that there is no set rule for how frequently you should clean Velcro.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN VELCRO?

The majority of hook and loop fasteners are made from nylon. Whilst this is the best for Velcro designs, it is the worst for keeping clean. The nylon is like a magnet for dust, debris, hair, and lint. Over time, this can build up on Velcro and prevent it from sticking properly.

MATERIALS

- A toothbrush  - Tweezers  - A small bowl  - A fine-toothed comb  - A tape dispenser  - Microfiber cloths

MATERIALS

- A lint roller  - Packing tape  - Bleach (oxygen-based)  - Laundry detergent  - Stain remover (enzyme-based)

TOOTHBRUSH

The first step is to remove any debris from the Velcro. More often than not, dirty Velcro will have lint attached to it. To remove this, grab a stiff-bristled toothbrush.  Place your Velcro on a flat surface and using swift, short, sharp strokes, brush the Velcro to lift out any debris and lint.

LINT ROLLER

You can also use a lint roller to pull out any debris from Velcro. Again, place the Velcro fastener on a flat surface and roll the roller from one end to the other.  Roll over both the hook and loop sides several times, whilst switching the lint roller surface when required.

STICKY TAPE

You can also use a lint roller to pull out any debris from Velcro. Again, place the Velcro fastener on a flat surface and roll the roller from one end to the other.  Roll over both the hook and loop sides several times, whilst switching the lint roller surface when required.

HOW TO CLEAN VELCRO