Quick answer
Clean resin polyhedral dice with lukewarm water and a drop of mild dish soap. Gently rub with your fingers or a soft cloth, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals, alcohol, and abrasive pads—they strip the polish and cause permanent haze.
Why resin dice haze up
Resin dice are cast in molds and then polished to a glossy finish. That polish is thin. When you use alcohol-based wipes, acetone, or even some glass cleaners, the solvent dissolves the surface layer. Once that layer is gone, the resin underneath appears cloudy or frosted. The same thing happens if you scrub with a rough sponge or paper towel. The micro-scratches scatter light and create a dull haze that is very hard to reverse.
What you need for safe cleaning
Gather a small bowl of lukewarm water, one drop of mild dish soap (free of bleach or moisturizers), and a clean microfiber cloth. Avoid using paper towels, napkins, or terry cloth—they leave lint and can scratch. A soft toothbrush can help clean numbers and crevices, but use it with very light pressure.
Step-by-step cleaning process
- Prepare the wash basin: Fill a small bowl with lukewarm water—not hot, not cold. Add one drop of mild dish soap and swirl to mix. Do not use hand soap, sanitizer, or any product with moisturizers or fragrance oils. Hot water can soften the resin and warp thin edges. Keep it lukewarm.
- Wash each die gently: Place one die at a time into the soapy water. Rub the faces and edges with your fingertips or a soft microfiber cloth for about 10 seconds. For numbers and recessed areas, use a soft toothbrush with light pressure. Do not soak dice for more than a minute—prolonged exposure to water can seep into hairline cracks around inclusions.
- Rinse and dry immediately: Rinse each die under cool running water until the soap is gone. Shake off excess water and pat dry with a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Let the dice air-dry on the cloth for 10 minutes before storing. Never rub wet resin with a paper towel—it leaves micro-scratches that cause haze over time.
Products that stay clean longer
- Rainbow Dinosaur 16mm Resin Poly Dice Set: Dinosaur dice are infused with miniature dinosaurs! These are full-sized 16mm polyhedral dice sets that come with 7 dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d10%(00-90), d12, and d20). Because the dinosaurs are sealed inside the resin, the surface remains smooth and easy to wipe clean without worrying about dislodging inclusions.
- Penguin Dice 16mm Resin Poly Dice Set: FanRoll resin dice have unique inclusions that add flare to any gaming table. These are full-sized 16mm polyhedral dice sets that come with 7 dice. The solid resin body with internal glitter or small objects means there are no exposed cavities where dirt can collect, making routine cleaning simpler.
