# yoyo maintenance

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-maintenance/47929>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [January 10, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-maintenance/47929 "2013-01-10T03:51:48Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-maintenance/47929/1 "2013-01-10T03:51:48Z")

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I’ve got some pretty nice yoyo’s, but i’ve never really thought about ways to maintain them. Should I clean my yoyo’s? How? Am I supposed to use lube or something for the bearings? Any tips about keeping my yoyo’s in best condition and spinning well would be great! Thanks!

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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 10, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-maintenance/47929/2 "2013-01-10T05:21:52Z")

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Cleaning - If they get dirty, take out the bearing, clean them w/soap and water. Dry well. Reassemble.

Lube the bearings - Yes, lightly. Opinions on this vary widely.  
See here for tips on lube/bearing care: [List of useful modification and maintenance guides](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,17792.0.html)

Change the string - As needed, before it breaks.  
[When should I change my string… heh?](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,21861.0.html)