Hey everyone, I have a set of new hoops. Not really. I tossed all my hoops from my multi-needle machine into the deep sink to soak with dish washing liquid and vinegar. I haven't washed my hoops in 2 years so I expected it to be a real chore. I love to use 505 spray and pins rather than hoop fabric. Some of my hoops were coated with thread and fabric. To my surprise, it was easier than I thought it would be to have clean shiny hoops. And I have 2 full sets of hoops so that's a lot of hoops to clean. Now to do the 2 sets for my Babylock Elissimo combo machine. Yes, I did have to do some scrubbing, but less than I expected. And no chemicals needed. I hope this helps someone.

Like you I like to use 505 and my hoops get sticky, I often soak my hoops in detergent.

I haven't washed my hoops before, they are now 10yrs old. Maybe I should give one of these methods a go.. even though they are semi clean.. thanks everyone for your tips...

Never thought of washing my hoops.I seem to get a lot of goo on the bottom of my iron from ironing stabilizer ,forever cleaning it with a cleaner for iron soles

I just spray mine with goo gone spray gel (purchased at Wal-Mart), and let them sit for a while. Sometimes I have to respray and scrub. The citrus smell from the goo gone is very nice. Since everyone has shared their cleaning secrets now I am going to try the different ways.

I use lots of sticky stabilizer (wash away) and Dritz spray glue (also wash away). Dawn dish soap and hot water is my friend.

I use Fairy Liquid.......................and have beaurifully soft hands.......lol

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by pennifold 20 Apr 2014

he he he he he he he he he he! You crack me up! Love Chris

Thanks.

Thanks for this tip I didn't know you could do any of this. :) Happy Resurrection/Easter Day.

I use Dawn dishwashing soap and an old toothbrush. Cleans like new! **FLOWERS to all**

Thanks for the tip

Yes, I try to wash mine every 3 months. Hugs Yvonne

My son the Chemistry major says the whole purpose of soap is to decrease surface tension. Think I'll go take a bubble bath after I clean my hoops.

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by pennifold 20 Apr 2014

I like his thinking! Love Chris

I am the opposite. I hate sticky. i use masking tape a lot! I to take it too the hoop, however I have not had any build up. That is why I am stuck with some projects!

Thank you for the info. I was wondering what might get off the 505 spray without lots of scrubbing.