How to clean skateboard bearingswith household items

This article was co-authored by Jon Depoian. Jon Depoian is a Skateboarding Instructor and the Owner of Intro2Skateboarding, an organization based in Orange County, California that provides professional private, home-school, after-school, birthday party, and summer camp skateboard lessons for beginners and experienced skateboarders alike. Jon has over 21 years of skateboarding experience and over 10 years of skateboard instruction experience. He also has extensive experience producing street skateboarding videos and skating competitions. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 230,221 times.

How to clean skateboard bearingswithout removing them

To clean skateboard bearings, start by removing the wheels from your skateboard and using a screwdriver to pry the bearings from the wheels. Then, gently rub them with a dry rag or a paper towel to remove any visible dirt and grime. Next, use a pin or paperclip to pry the rubber shields from the bearings. After that, submerge the bearings in some cleaning solution, like rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits. Swirl the bearings around for 5 minutes, then let them soak for 10 minutes before taking them out and letting them dry. For more tips, like how to grease and reassemble the bearings, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

Over time, dust and grit can collect in your skateboard's bearings and hurt your ability to shred some sick moves. Cleaning the bearings will decrease normal wear-and-tear on your board, increase its speed, and prevent the wheels from seizing up. The last thing you want is to eat pavement. Luckily, the process is easy enough to do at home.

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