Your bondage rope provides you with hours of enjoyment. Taking proper care of it will help your rope have a long and happy life for years to come. Not to mention, it will help the feel of your rope and improve your experience.  

The number one thing that you can do to protect and take care of your rope is to keep it away the floor. I know, it’s easy to just toss your rope to the side and play more, but on the floor it can dirt and particles. I suggest using a towel or piece to cloth for your rope to lie on while it’s not in use.

Depending on the type of rope that you use, the cleaning will be a bit different. This is only a quick overview of the cleaning methods. For more detailed washing instructions, please visit my bondage rope care guide where I go over how to care for all types of rope. 

Jute Bondage Rope:

When using Jute Rope you should always avoid exposing it to water because it can weaken the fibers and shorten the rope’s lifespan. However, any time that your Jute Rope is exposed to body fluids, it should be cleaned fully cleaned. Because through cleaning involves water, it’s best to avoid using Jute where it may come in contact with bodily fluids.

To clean, place the rope in boiling water for 15 minutes or place it on the top rack of the dishwasher. However, if placed in the dishwasher, the fibers may cause damage or clog its drain. After the rope is washed, drain the water and hang under tension to prevent shrinkage. Do not add weights to the rope. Weights can stretch the rope out countering your maintenance. Allow the rope to dry for a few days at room temperature.  

Hemp Bondage Rope:

Maintenance for hemp can be done in your washing machine. Using a mesh laundry bag or pillow case to contain the rope, pop it in the washer on gentle cycle, cold water and a small amount of mild washing detergent. Once the rope is washed, coil the rope and hang to dry. It can also be dried while stretched to reduce shrinkage. Hemp sheds less than Jute and can also be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher.

For a light cleaning, Hemp can be pulled through a warm damp cloth. This will remove the surface dirt and grime that it’s picked up.

Loose Fibers:

Over time your rope may begin to get a shaggy or matted look to it. This is happens when the fibers loosen or begin to shed. You don’t have to toss your rope to the side, there is an easy fix. By simply running your rope over a small flame the loose fibers can be burned off.  Use caution when running your rope over a flame to avoid damaging the deep fibers. I suggest working with a small area at a time and passing the rope quickly through the flame. You may need to make a couple passes with each section before all the fibers are singed off.

Oiling Your Rope:

Applying oils to your rope can help it look and feel better against the skin along with helping it have a longer life span. Oils such as jojoba, hemp, mink or tsubaki oil improves the usability of the rope. Oiling can help your rope feel softer and cause less rope burn as you work it through your hands. What type of oil is used is a personal preference. However using oils that are bio-degradable cause your rope to become rancid over time. Always use your oil sparingly. Bondage rope should never be saturated since it since this can inhibit the rope’s bite causing your knots to slip. Lightly oiling your rope’s surface should be sufficient.

Inspection:

When ever using your rope, it’s always best to inspect the rope prior looking for weak points in the rope. Frayed fibers or small cuts will affect the load bearing weight of the rope and can cause the rope to fail. In addition, any time that a guide rope breaks a fall or slips, it’s integrity is compromised. Therefore, it shouldn’t be used again for suspension. Falls are a real concern with suspension bondage and the tools that you use should always be in the best condition to ensure that your rope bottom is safe. I can’t stress enough the importance of a quick inspection before rigging your lover.   

Other Considerations:

Bondage rope shouldn’t be exposed to sunlight over a prolonged period of time. Sunlight can dry the fibers making your rope brittle over time. Additionally, rope that’s stored for long periods of time should be kept in a cool dry place to avoid damage from mold or mildew. 

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