# String washing **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [August 11, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331 "2012-08-11T02:17:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/1 "2012-08-11T02:17:36Z")
When i read up on toxic strings, washing a continuing to use string was mentioned. Do people really do this? Is there a technique to it? ---
**Author:** ![otakuyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecc23a/32.png) [@otakuyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/otakuyo)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/2 "2012-08-11T02:19:57Z")
U can ask jenjen. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MrSquirrel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrsquirrel/32/1008_2.png) [@MrSquirrel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrSquirrel)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/3 "2012-08-14T21:28:22Z")
It means you put some used strings in your pants pocket, then take them out after you do the laundry. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/4 "2012-08-14T21:42:40Z")
Sure. Water. Soap. Rinse thoroughly. Hang to dry. If your string starts to fray or looks worn, you might want to go ahead and replace it before it snaps. ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/5 "2012-08-15T22:58:42Z")
After playing with with this dragon string for the last three or four days, I can see washing and reusing certain brands being a reality. It would have never occurred to me to try extending the life of a string like that before. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoavenger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoavenger/32/884_2.png) [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/6 "2012-08-15T23:53:10Z")
> [@otakuyo](#): > > U can ask jenjen. 🙂 Isn’t jenjen part of twisted strings? ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/7 "2012-08-16T01:15:42Z")
> [@Waylon](#): > > After playing with with this dragon string for the last three or four days, I can see washing and reusing certain brands being a reality. It would have never occurred to me to try extending the life of a string like that before. Don’t bother with cotton string. It breaks easily after being washed. 50/50 slick string may be ok. 100% poly probably works to a point but it will eventually wear out too. ---
**Author:** ![YourBBQ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yourbbq/32/7926_2.png) [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2012, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/8 "2012-08-17T08:02:27Z")
What about Kitty String? I go though a 100 pack of poly (thin and normal) in about 4 months! ---
**Author:** ![supbreh1234](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/supbreh1234/32/1131_2.png) [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2012, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/9 "2012-08-18T06:03:35Z")
i use 100 pack stock yye string, so i dont bother most of the time :P. when i have a more expensive string around, id use dish soap and water. dish soap works for me the best (cause the string is dirty because of grease) . then ill use a hair dryer on cold. (i get my strings dirty because of the mistake of earing while throwing lol :P) i dont use the hot setting because sometimes the string dries too fast on only a few threads and it make the string shrivel up in a way! ---
**Author:** ![sniffy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sniffy/32/729_2.png) [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2012, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/10 "2012-08-18T08:15:46Z")
> [@Waylon](#): > > When i read up on toxic strings, washing a continuing to use string was mentioned. Do people really do this? Is there a technique to it? Toxics. Particularly dragon wash up really well. I put them through a wash dry cycle loose in the machine. [Sniffy-Yo.com](http://Sniffy-Yo.com) @Sniffyo on twitter ---
**Author:** ![YogiBear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ce73a5/32.png) [@YogiBear](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YogiBear)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2012, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/11 "2012-08-18T10:05:25Z")
I used to do this when my poly strings were running low and I was too lazy to order em. Most of that grunge on your string is from the oil on your hands. 1. Put a whole lot of em inside an empty sock and tie the end. 2. Throw em inside the washer with your other laundry. 3. ??? 4. Profit? I only recommend you this is once or twice depending on the string type. ANY strings will be frayed and weaker after using just once. ---
**Author:** ![sniffy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sniffy/32/729_2.png) [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2012, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-washing/41331/12 "2012-08-18T18:05:54Z")
> [@YogiBear](#): > > I used to do this when my poly strings were running low and I was too lazy to order em. Most of that grunge on your string is from the oil on your hands. > > 1. Put a whole lot of em inside an empty sock and tie the end. > 2. Throw em inside the washer with your other laundry. > 3. ??? > 4. Profit? > > I only recommend you this is once or twice depending on the string type. ANY strings will be frayed and weaker after using just once. That’s a good idea, putting them in a sock, would let them wash up and less tangling than putting them in loose I’d figure. Maybe a mesh bag. [Sniffy-Yo.com](http://Sniffy-Yo.com) @Sniffyo on twitter