[quote=klozhald]Use a Scotch Brite pad on the stainless side plates.
Harken does recommend this lubrication on their site:
[url]http://www.harken.com/McLube/McLube.php[/url]
I use the One Drop McLube.
If you sail in salt water you should apply it each sailing day.
If the blocks have visible interior organic sludge/mold/stain, you can soak them overnight in this fountain cleaner:
[url]http://www.hayneedle.com/sale/fountaincleanser.cfm?source=pla&adtype=pla&kw=&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=AUR005&gclid=CJq10IjmzLMCFUdxQgodgnUAeA[/url]
It won't hurt the steel or plastic, but does a good job of dissolving organic residue.
It is a concentrate, so be sure to dilute according to instructions.[/quote]
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