This is something often asked.
For floating lines I just use Armorall Dashboard Wipes, they work wonders and cause no damage (not to Wildfisher lines anyway) , but this is the way Rio recommends.
Notice how frequently they recommend you clean your line! This is not bullshit, it makes a massive difference to how you cast and above all how much control you have. I can tell my line is needing cleaned without even looking at it. They say automotive cleaning products are not recommend, but I and others have not noticed any problem with PVC coated lines, certainly not with Wildfisher when using Armorall Dashboard Wipes.
Speaking as one who fishes far more than most I can honestly say that in one season's fishing my lines will suffer more wear and tear than most anglers lines will see in several seasons. I spend a ridiculous amount of time fishing. No single thing will improve your line performance more than cleaning and lubricating.
How to Clean a Fly Line - Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taTfJMpiXeQ#ws)
How to Clean a Fly Line - Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdaC9UiwUQg#ws)
Quote from: admin on October 30, 2014, 09:27:51 AM
No single thing will improve your line performance more than cleaning and lubricating.
heartily endorse this! 6 days in spain turned a virtually new wulff triangle taper into a grit-scoured vestige of its original self. i'm still not sure if it's recovered, even after several cleans...
You can get little bottles of a PVC restorer/conditioner that is supposed to repair the line coating. Not really tried it but could be worthwhile.
I have used whizz lube.
It took a bit of explaining to the wife when she saw the bottle right enough.
I don't think I really convinced her it was for fishing.
Billy
My line routine.
Leave it on the reel 365 days, in the boot of the car summer and winter; take it out and use as needed; run it through a microfibre cloth occasionally; treat the head taper with Mucilin Red now and again; give it a pull and a stretch when taking it off the reel before starting to fish. Repeat every year until the line is done, replace :) The last time I bought a new line it was one of yours Fred and that was some time ago :)
I normally don't bother washing my lines but give them a wipe with a clean rag, then use a line conditioner like Ryobi Masterline or Loon Line Speed.
I use Johnsons baby wipes (blue and pink pack) and wipe my lines clean after every trip then use a Rio line wipe (got a huge stack of them at a world championships couple of years back) to leave a nice slick coat on them. Works for me.