How can I reverse the effect cleaning solution had on vinyl handles?

Hi, I am thinking you can use Mr Clean magic eraser, or rubbing alcohol on these to remove the buildup

The rubber/vinyl may be breaking down with age. You could be creative and wrap the handles with twine attaching with hot glue on the ends. You would be able to get the twine off to replace if it got too dirty by cutting it where it's not glued with a scissor or sewing seam ripper.

You can try wiping them off with alcohol then use a soapy magic eraser over them. The alcohol removes the sticky gunk the eraser cleans the dirt off.

I had patio chairs that had final strapping that, no matter what I used, could not get the greasy, sticky dirt off them....until I used Awesome. It's usually sold in Dollar Stores and is a yellow cleaning liquid that works magic. I always keep a bottle on hand as I have found so many cleaning uses for it. Hope this helps.

Mine started to peel outer smooth layer off so I wrapped them with decorative duck tape. Can change color any time I wish. With this sticky would be gone. My suggestion to deal with this as rubber is likely beginning to bring. Best of luck to you.

Use either Goo Gone or Nail polish remover. Wipe off residue with Dawn dish liquid and water.

Try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser followed by Windex. One removes the sticky and the other removes the residue.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I will try them all. I have tried the magic eraser, to no avail.

Have you tried soaking them in distilled white vinegar overnight? You would need a trough like container to hold enough vinegar. Maybe a joint compound trough??

Also, rubbing alcohol is good for removing the sticky stuff.