How To Clean Your Skateboard Bearings

Skateboarding is a great way to get around, but it's important to keep your skateboard in good shape. That means regularly cleaning your bearings. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to clean your skateboard bearings.

Step 1: Take off the wheels

The first step is to take the wheels off of your skateboard. You'll need a bearing remover tool for this, which you can usually find at a skate shop or online. Once the bearings are out, set them aside in a safe place.

Step 2: Clean the axle threads

Next, you'll need to clean the threads on the axles. This is important because if there's any dirt or grime on the threads, it could prevent the bearings from spinning properly. To clean the threads, use a toothbrush and some rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol will also help to remove any wax that might be on the threads.

Step 3: Clean the bearing seats

Once you've cleaned the axle threads, it's time to move on to cleaning the bearing seats. These are the cups that hold the bearings in place, so it's important to make sure they're clean. The easiest way to do this is with a Q-tip and some rubbing alcohol. Just dip the Q-tip in the rubbing alcohol and give the bearing seats a good scrub.

Step 4: Clean the bearings themselves

Now it's time to tackle cleaning the bearings themselves. The best way to do this is with a degreaser like WD-40 or Simple Green. Just spray some degreaser onto a rag and then wipe down each bearing. Once they're all clean, set them aside to dry.

Step 5: Lubricate the bearings (optional)

Once your bearings are all clean and dry, you might want to lubricate them before putting them back on your wheels. This isn't strictly necessary, but it can help keep your bearings running smoothly. You can use any kind of lubricant for this step, but we recommend using silicone lubricant because it won't attract dirt as other lubricants can.

Step 6: Put everything back together

Now that everything is clean and dry (and optionally lubricated), it's time to put everything back together again. First, put a drop of oil or silicone lubricant on each axle thread. This will help keep things running smoothly when you start skating again. Next, put the bearings back into their seats and screw on the wheels tightly—but not too tightly! You don't want to strip the threads. And that's it! You're ready to hit the streets and shred again!

In Conclusion:

Cleaning your skateboard bearings is an important part of maintaining your board. With this step-by-step guide, you'll have no trouble keeping your bearings clean and buttery smooth!

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