I have been cleaning my bearing about every two weeks. I have been using plain tap water, and a Q-tip. How often do you clean yours, and what do you use?
Bearings for your trucks are available sealed. You'll never have to clean them. Nice to see old school once in a while but it's a good idea to check 'em out.
Longboarders need to keep their bearings in EXCELLENT condition, and this is primarily a longboarding sight. Check it out.
How To Clean Skateboard Bearings
lol, first of all it is good to clean them even if they are sealed, that seal doesn't help that much water gets into everything it'll help keep out the dirt but not moisture. You don't really need to clean them as often as you have been, it's good to lube them that much if you skate a lot but you don't need to clean them everytime. Tap water is a bad choice and so is a q-tip. Use 99% isopropyl alcohol(rubbing alcohol), it'll dry quickly and a can of air(duster) and that is all you'll need.Kerosene or mineral spirits is also a good choice. It's quick an easy. If you have cheaper bearings a quick method of cleaning is all you'll need because they won't last very long anyways, but if you have expecive bearings you'll want to take the shield off and clean them throughly. A can of tri-flow is a good easy quick way to clean them, spray them good wipe them off lube them up and you're good to go. Always lube after a clean, and use a good quality lube, like speed cream or rockin ron's rocket propellant is highly recomened. stay away from wd-40 and other cheaper lubercants they'll attract dust and dirt and make your bearings crap out in a month. I clean mine about once a month but lube them about 3 times a week because I skate a lot. by doing this you'll extend the life of your bearings by 6-12 months longer than normal.
