# What to use to clean my bearing?

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**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [January 19, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975 "2011-01-19T21:55:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ley](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ley/32/769_2.png) [@Ley](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ley)\
**Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975/1 "2011-01-19T21:55:00Z")

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So i was digging through my garage looking to see what i could find to clean out my bearing. I ended up finding Ronsonol (lighter fluid) and a liquid called Jasco TSP.

Will any of these work?

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**Author:** ![arem250](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/arem250/32/7922_2.png) [@arem250](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/arem250)\
**Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975/2 "2011-01-19T23:51:36Z")

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You could use the lighter fluid, just be sure to dry the bearing fully when you are done. The Jasco is not a paint thinner so I would stay clear of it. The stuff I looked at said it was a cleaner, degreaser, and deglosser for surfaces to be painted so it might work and it might not, but I would choose not to risk it.

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**Author:** ![hoggwild89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/57b2e6/32.png) [@hoggwild89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hoggwild89)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975/3 "2011-01-20T00:05:13Z")

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TSP is TriSodiumPhosphate, used to strip/clean wood decking and removing skin from fingers.  
Avoid it.

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**Author:** ![Ley](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ley/32/769_2.png) [@Ley](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ley)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975/4 "2011-01-20T00:12:04Z")

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Aweome. Thanks.

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**Author:** ![d4rqk0n3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d4rqk0n3/32/411_2.png) [@d4rqk0n3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d4rqk0n3)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975/5 "2011-01-20T00:15:24Z")

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I only use ronsonol to clean mine so you will be fine.

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**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:** [January 22, 2011, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-use-to-clean-my-bearing/22975/6 "2011-01-22T06:34:35Z")

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TSP is a strong oxidizing agent that’s mixed with water. Unless the part is thoroughly rinsed it will form a thin layer of rust as it dries on metal.

As recommended above, use the lighter fluid. I’ve used it for years with very good results.