Cleaning the cork on....

[floatman]

what for? I think it gives them character, clean your hands when your done fishing, you shure don't to put anything on them that will transfer to your baits JMO

[Panfish Man]

You can clean the cork with steel wool. Just sand lightly and it will make them look like new. As far as making them waterproof, I have sealed them with clear stain before, but it adds weight, and makes them very slippery when they get wet.

[fishincreek]

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

[bassin bruce]

try using bleach on the cork, i read this in Bassmaster magazine. i use rod wrap on mine, so i never see it

[fisheater]

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

Wouldnt use anything else.

[opie13]

I use rubbing alcohol. It works great.

[Shimano4Life]

what for? I think it gives them character, clean your hands when your done fishing, you shure don't to put anything on them that will transfer to your baits JMO

I agree. Unless I was trying to sell it, I would leave them alone unless they're getting slick. I think it gives them character as well.