Sanding machine belt cleaning

[caretaker]

Hi all, I have a bench sander the sander is a belt and disc but I only use the belt.
Do you know if there is a way to clean the belt, I have been using a wire brush it dose clean it a bit, it is mainly glue from my bad glue joints.
I have used one pack and now on my second, the glue I have been using is hot melt sticks.
I better own up I am making a craft stick house/castle.

 

[JJ1]

I use a belt cleaning stick on my belt sander. Inexpensive and works superbly. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool+Accessories/Cloth+Belts/d80/sd2744

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Use the crepe sole of an old shoe in the absence of a belt cleaner.

 

[caretaker]

Thanks for all the advise, will try the shoe treatment first.
I learn something every day.

 

[Stu_2]

You can use a carrier bag until you get a proper cleaning block. Used to do that years ago. Screw it up really tight and you're good to go.

You'll be amazed at how effective it is

 

[rafezetter]

I use old hosepipe - the stiffer re-enforced ones work a treat for any machine sander - belt or orbital, the trick is not to get them too clagged up in the first place.

 

[Tim_H]

Synthetic rubber corks are another option.

 

[monkeybiter]

+1 for hosepipe.