Why clean darts?
You may see some darters using chalk or forms of gripping wax on their fingers. They use this to help their grip on the dart but one of the best ways to maintain a good grip on the dart is to make sure they are clean and your hands are free from grease. So put down your crisp packets and wash your hands! But seriously it is worth while every so often to give your darts a good clean. John Lowe, 3 times world champion, says that immersing your dart barrels in household beach over night works wonders for removing the grime off your darts. I use a very similar way of cleaning darts. Cleaning darts. (1) (2) First find a small container that will hold your barrels and liquid. An ideal container is a washing powder scoop, as shown here. Add to the container 25ml washing up liquid. Then place the barrels into the liquid. (3) (4) Fill the container up with 100ml warm water and leave over night. You will see the dirt come away like magic. Remove the darts and rinse with clean water and wipe them
