Cleaning White Tape on the handlebars

[Jiffer]

I have used products like Simple Green or 409 in the past on my light pink tape, which seemed to attract dirt. However, switching to a tape that doesn't attract dirt is even better. I use Fizik Microtex, but Lizard Skin makes a good one, too, that stays pretty clean. My husband has white tape. He's used Lizard Skin and liked it, but I think currently has Fizik.

[Abarnes]

Simple Green leaves a film that makes the bars very slippery when wet (sweat or rain). I've always used Comet or similar porcelain sink cleaner with some warm water..make a paste and scrub!

[tzvia]

It helps to clean them after every ride. Not some big heavy duty cleaning, just a wipe down with a damp cloth, with maybe a little dishwashing liquid. I do that as a matter of course, along with a damp cloth wipe of the bike and a cog/cassette wipedown.

If it's really bad, I start with some Simple Green. Then a damp cloth, followed by a damp cloth with a little window cleaner or dishwashing liquid, then another water dampened cloth.

Right now I am using the Specialized gel-tape, it is holding up well, which is bad because I can't stand it, it's too thick. Deda tape is much thinner and easier to get my hands around. Lizard Skins is between the two, and held up ok but didn't clean up as easily as the Specialized tape.

Every time I spend the time to clean my bar tape, I think I should switch to red (bike is red and white) but the saddle is white and red bar tape just won't do.

[Custardcup1]

Thanks so much for the replies. I think I will try the dishwashing liquid tomorrow after my ride. I'm trying my new Selle Italia Gel Flow Saddle tomorrow too. Will let everyone know how it works!

[Owlie]

Remove tape. Open package containing brand new shiny white tape. Replace.

Or: "Remove tape. Replace with black tape. Never worry about it again."

[Penny4]

I wonder if a Mr Clean Magic Eraser would work? I don't have white tape so can't try it....but I use those erasers on everything!