how often do you clean your bearings?

[thebludoc]

i got my first ever set of BSB ceramics and i want them to last as long as possible (forever?)

so straight up: how often should i take them out to be cleaned with lubricant?

[stringtheory]

As soon as you hear them get dirty. i.e. scratching noises when they spin. You'll know it when you hear it.

As to cleaning them with lubricant, you can't. That would merely be lubricating a dirty bearing and make things worse.

What I've found works best is an initial wash with mineral spirits. Then a follow up with denatured alcohol. Repeat with the alcohol until no more dirt particles are coming out. Once dry (I usually use a heat gun to dry mine) make sure they spin free with no "scratchy noises." If so, then lubricate with your choice of lube. Tri-flow, Bones speed cream, RnR Rocket propellant....

BTW, unfortunately no bearings will last forever. But if you take care of them, you should be good to go for a while.

[Mile_High_Mark]

When you hear noise or feel roughness, it's time to clean.

If you want your bearings to be exceptionally clean, go to eBay and buy an inexpensive ultrasonic cleaner.

[Ogre]

Like anything else, it depends on the enviroment you use them in!

[TIMORNE]

Once a month weather they need it or not & like MHM said get a ultra sonic cleaner.