I posted this topic over on Cleningpros a while ago and thought it may be of some use on here as well, I am sure everyone knows how to look after their own gear but occasionally things can get missed so there maybe one or two out there who might benefit.
Keeping equipment clean and in good condition is vital if it is to last any length of time,
The advice I was given to look after my pole was to dismantle weekly and flush with water, clean all the fittings and apply a lubricant of some kind.
This is good advice and works well, (to a point) we all know that just flushing with water is not enough to clean a window, which is why we use a brush to dislodge the dirt first.
I have adopted a method I was taught in the forces to clean my weapon known as a pull through, to keep my Omnipole in good order and I find it is doing a great job.
It is very simple yet very effective.
All that is required is a length of thin strong string, which is slightly longer than the pole sections, with a loop at one end and a weight at the other. Put a small piece of cloth through the loop, drop the weighted end down the tube till it comes out the other end and PULL THROUGH.
Simple as that.
If you have never cleaned the inside of your pole give it go and watch the crud come out.
Neil