If your clubs have been gathering dust and still have last round’s mud and dirt on them, now is the time to clean them and get them as close to brand new as possible. Let’s face it, a clean set of clubs in the bag is a beautiful site and of course there are clear performance advantages too, especially when it comes to removing dirt from grooves.
So then, what is the best way to clean your clubs? Well that is where the information below comes in.
There are several ways you can clean your golf clubs, from making the most of vending machine style devices found at modern driving ranges, to a good old fashioned bucket of soapy water in your back garden.
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Of course, we should also mention that you should be cleaning clubs as you are playing. When playing from a muddy lie, it is worth getting something to clean your grooves after the shot and a towel (opens in new tab) to wipe the dirt away, too.
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What will you need to clean your golf clubs?
To clean your golf clubs we recommend you start with a simple plastic bucket, but a bathroom or kitchen sink will do the job just as well. You’ll also need lukewarm water, a splash of washing up liquid, an old towel, and a brush of some sort – an old toothbrush, nylon brush or a brush with plastic bristles will do the job.
Step 1
Squirt a little washing up liquid into your bucket or sink and fill it with enough lukewarm water to cover the heads of your irons without the water coming up over the ferrules if possible. Be careful you don’t run the water too hot, as you could risk loosening the ferrules, which join the shafts to the heads.
Step 2
Set the bucket down (ideally outside if possible) and place your irons and wedges in with the clubheads submerged and allow them to soak in the warm water for a few minutes to loosen any dirt in the grooves. For the time being leave your woods and putter out of the water.
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Step 3
After a few minutes soaking time, take each club in turn and use an old…
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