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Hey, I just got a vinal, use, but mint condition punching bag, FOR FREE! I would love to use the thing but one punch and a dust storm will hit my training room Its been siting in a garage for god knows how long. It has the basic dirt coating, dust spots,no tears or anything, just the dirt. How do I clean it. Thanks allot.
HI Adam,
You should be able to clean the bag with a soft, damp cloth. Then, after the leather is dry, you can use some type of product that cleans that type of leather or covering. I'm not sure exactly what your bag covering is, but I have found that mink oil cream and neatsfoot oil always worked well.
http://www.peasandcornco.com/shoeandleathercare/leathersoapoil.asp
Mink oil cream
http://www.woodlore.com/products_cura/cura_mink_oil.html
They should fix you up.
good luck with your cleaning and training.
sincerely,
Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible
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Alan Kahn
Expertise
I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.
Experience
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.
Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)
Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling
Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.
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