The snare cable I bought is 1x19 3/32" and when I handle it my hand turn black with oil or grease. Not a lot but more than I want and Im wondering if this will affect my success.

Before I bought this cable I use 7x7 and I find it much more flexible and a bit smaller in diameter than the 1x19. I like the 7x7 better.

Now to my question how to go about removing the petroleum from the cable. I boiled some this year in baking soda but that left a chalky residue on the cable and slowed down the cable slide. Im think if boiling it outside in some MEK and then water. Comments or ideas? h.h.