Velcro Cleaner?

[GoldHillDave]

It seems like somewhere I once saw a gizmo that brushes all the fuzz & gunk out of the hook side of a velcro fastener? Anyone know where such a thing might be obtained?

[Super-Duper Scubasteve]

Wouldn't a tooth brush do the same kind of thing as a velcro cleaner?

[Charles R]

How about a brass brush

[unboston]

If you are still need to find a tool for cleaning the hooks of Velcro...

Good suggestions above, but not as effective as I'd like, so I tracked down a tool designed for the job.

It's called Grip Clean - about $5. I'm surprised that it or something like it isn't more available, seems like everyone could use one.

You can try a local fabric store (though the 2 that I visited had barely heard of such a thing) or try:

GRIP CLEAN [284100] - $5.15 : THERMAL UNDERWEAR and Outdoor Gear for Men, Women, and Children

This site claims to have an inventory of nearly 100 - other sites have the product but seem to be out of stock.

[Wetnurse28]

Thank you for that site, I have a cumberbund that looks like crap and its needs freshing up.

[James1010]

I have good luck with the wire brush. But I will give it a try.

[raider11]

I use my dogs slicker wire brush to clean velcro.

[Damselfish]

I got mine here.

[James1010]

cheap old two dollar wire brush will work great. No need to go out and buy anything fancy unless you want to.

[tndiverdude]

we use a plan old baby comb. pull it through and cleans it.