Caring for your blades

Here are a few tips from coach Mark Pederson for caring for your blades:
After every skating session:

• Dry blades 
• Put on cloth covers

When you get home take the skates out of the bag until next session, preferably in the house, but not close to a heat source. The plastic guards should only be placed back on the blade when the guards are completely dry. Most skaters do not put the plastic guards back on until they are back at the arena.

Rust can easily be avoided, but if you happen to have some on your blades it can be rubbed off with light oil, WD - 40, or other rust removal products. Sometimes you may need to use a very fine steel wool pad, or a Scotch Brite brand pad.