# How do you keep your V rails clean **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [November 12, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294 "2017-11-12T22:25:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanVanderlinden](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/janvanderlinden/32/48838_2.png) [@JanVanderlinden](https://community.inventables.com/u/JanVanderlinden)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/1 "2017-11-12T22:25:11Z")
![clean rail](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/8/7/87c3166e269cfda098e170f42925bba380305931.jpg)I discovered a plastic dish washing scrubby works great to keep the rails nice and clean. Yer welcome. ![SCRUBBY](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/f/9/f9102db395401b4ab2a0360e9b3c4381bedc3a7b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![GordRock](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/gordrock/32/72420_2.png) [@GordRock](https://community.inventables.com/u/GordRock)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2017, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/2 "2017-11-12T23:26:55Z")
I use an old toothbrush and it works great, as well. ---
**Author:** ![JanVanderlinden](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/janvanderlinden/32/48838_2.png) [@JanVanderlinden](https://community.inventables.com/u/JanVanderlinden)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/3 "2017-11-12T23:29:01Z")
Yeah… I was using my wife’s,but she caught me. LOL… ---
**Author:** ![PhillipLunsford](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/philliplunsford/32/33614_2.png) [@PhillipLunsford](https://community.inventables.com/u/PhillipLunsford)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/5 "2017-11-12T23:34:55Z")
The toothbrush is what I use also ---
**Author:** ![DavidAnnetta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@DavidAnnetta](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidAnnetta)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2017, 2:20am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/6 "2017-11-13T02:20:03Z")
Toothbrush here too. It works good on the v wheels. ---
**Author:** ![DamnitJim](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/damnitjim/32/87801_2.png) [@DamnitJim](https://community.inventables.com/u/DamnitJim)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2017, 5:14am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/7 "2017-11-13T05:14:05Z")
I was considering making a v-shaped felt pad (like for piano strings) or something. ---
**Author:** ![JohnSheak1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/johnsheak1/32/44229_2.png) [@JohnSheak1](https://community.inventables.com/u/JohnSheak1)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2017, 5:08am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/8 "2017-11-14T05:08:10Z")
also wipe them down with dryer sheets… anti-static. ---
**Author:** ![NicShimala](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/nicshimala/32/84184_2.png) [@NicShimala](https://community.inventables.com/u/NicShimala)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/10 "2017-11-14T16:38:14Z")
I typically pull down the 'ol air hose reel from the ceiling, blow everything off nice and clean and throw the shavings to another machine. Sort of a sawdust hot potato type thing. ---
**Author:** ![BrianRenstrom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BrianRenstrom](https://community.inventables.com/u/BrianRenstrom)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/11 "2017-11-14T22:14:34Z")
On my SO2 I had been using vinyl dryer vent hose as a poor-man’s bellows, with a 3D printed cover over most of the carriage. Works pretty well but not 100% as stuff still finds its way in there somehow. It would probably work better if I used a dust shoe but I find that I would rather let it make a mess so I can see what’s going on. On my next build I’m switching to profile linear bearings with seals to push the dirt and crap out of the way. ---
**Author:** ![DouglasSchafer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/douglasschafer/32/31025_2.png) [@DouglasSchafer](https://community.inventables.com/u/DouglasSchafer)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/12 "2017-11-14T23:25:30Z")
I use the plastic one. [https://m.harborfreight.com/3-piece-detail-brush-set-40439.html?utm\_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided](https://m.harborfreight.com/3-piece-detail-brush-set-40439.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided) ---
**Author:** ![JanVanderlinden](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/janvanderlinden/32/48838_2.png) [@JanVanderlinden](https://community.inventables.com/u/JanVanderlinden)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/13 "2018-09-16T14:38:16Z")
I use a small stiff nylon brush from harbor freight to keep the wheels clean. I have also found that a plastic dish scr ![scrubby](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex009/uploads/inventables/original/3X/d/2/d2227ccfed70636feaa29a507ace1934c4d2b258.jpg)ubby works very well to keep your rails clean. ---
**Author:** ![RobertHogward](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.inventables.com/roberthogward/32/74772_2.png) [@RobertHogward](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobertHogward)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/how-do-you-keep-your-v-rails-clean/45294/14 "2021-05-27T12:59:51Z")
First, I use a cup of isopropyl alcohol to [soak](https://www.concretewavemagazine.com/how-to-clean-skateboard-wheels/) them. After soaking, take them out of the solution and begin to brush them. Brush the surface parallel to the running path. Use a soap and water solution when brushing to remove dirt faster. Be careful not to overbrush to keep their original finish.