WOW!!! I just got done cleaning my stuff for the first time with a mixture of 25% rubbing alcohol and 75% Simple Green. My gear hasn't ever been that tacky. I have a tournament tomorrow and wanted to get ready early so I cleaned everything tonight. I'm still amazed as to how tacky this stuff is. If you're not doing this, maybe you should start. Seriously.
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