What can I use to clean my snowboard base?

For light dirt, Burton recommends mild dish soap diluted in water, sprayed on, left for a few minutes and wiped off with a damp rag, then dried. For heavy grime or before hot waxing, Burton says a citrus-based base cleaner or isopropyl alcohol can be used, following the cleaner maker’s directions.

How do I use a snowboard base cleaner?

Follow the label, because products differ. Typically you spread it over the base, let it sit for the time given (Wend says 10 to 20 minutes for its cleaner), wipe it off with a clean cloth, and let the base dry fully before waxing.

Can I clean a snowboard base without base cleaner?

Yes. Use diluted dish soap and water for everyday dirt, or do a hot scrape for ground-in grime: iron on soft or all-temperature wax and scrape it off while warm, repeating until the scraped wax comes off clean.

Can I use rubbing alcohol on a snowboard base?

Yes, as a deeper clean. Burton lists isopropyl alcohol alongside citrus-based base cleaner as an option before hot waxing. Use it sparingly on a cloth, work in a ventilated space away from flames, and let the base dry completely before wax goes on.

How do I clean the top of my snowboard?

Wipe the topsheet with warm water, a little mild soap and a cloth, then dry it with a clean rag. Avoid harsh solvents and abrasive pads, which can damage the graphics.

How do I clean my snowboard bindings?

Wipe them with warm water, a little mild soap and a cloth, work grit out of the ratchets and straps, then dry them and let them air-dry. Check the buckles and mounting screws while they are clean, following your binding manual.

How often should I clean my snowboard?

Wipe and dry it after every riding day. Give the base a proper wash when it looks dirty, before hot waxing, and before storing the board for the off-season.

Board care

Soap, cleaner or hot scrape

How to clean a snowboard

To clean a snowboard, wipe off snow and grit, wash the base with mild dish soap and water or a base cleaner, wipe the topsheet with a damp cloth, and dry everything, especially the edges. Here is how to do each part properly, with or without base cleaner.

Part of Snowboard maintenance and repairs