[header] How to clean a softball bat [title] Choose mild dish soap to wash your bat. [step] Take a washcloth with mild soap (not hand soap! ) and tap water. This is the most common way to clean a bat and, depending on the stubbornness of the stains, it can be very effective. 
[substeps] Wipe your bat with a soft, clean cloth to brush away any loose dirt and grime. You could also use an old sock or a paper towel.