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| Author: | Paris [ Mon May 31, 2010 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cleaning mold spots off sails (and cleaning sails in gen.) |
Just bought some used sails, generally in medium-ish condition, but have lines and spots of mold on them. How should I clean the mold off the sails? How should sails be cleaned, in general. Also - there are some worn-through areas along the battens. What is the best way to patch these? With sail tape? Thanks. |
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| Author: | woodstock [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning mold spots off sails (and cleaning sails in gen.) |
i used to do boat detailing and used clorox bleach and water 50/50. let sit for 5 minutes and the hose off with water.works great on interiors and fabrics.not sure on what it would do to sails or stitching. |
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| Author: | HOBIE 911 [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning mold spots off sails (and cleaning sails in gen.) |
Do not use bleach on the sails, will eat the stiching. Try vinegar/water, non bleach marine mildew remover. Be careful with brushing, takes of fabric coating removing crispness. |
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| Author: | woodstock [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning mold spots off sails (and cleaning sails in gen.) |
thank You HOBIE911.I was not really for sure about the bleach/water on the sails.Called my father on this question after i posted my reply and he said he used vinegar and water as well.in fact he said the same exact words you used.That it would "eat the stitching". |
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| Author: | Scott Petersen [ Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning mold spots off sails (and cleaning sails in gen.) |
MILDREW/MOLD Nylon, Eclipse (common sail cover material), Mylar, Sail Covers: Make a paste using an enzyme presoak and water. Scrub particularly bad areas. Then soak entire sail in water and enzyme presoak until mildew lightens. (kills the spores) Wash with a detergent. DO NOT USE BLEACH Enzyme Presoak Eco-Wash at Home Depot. $14.95 Detergent w/enzyme Tide. Do not use Tide with BLEACH |
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| Author: | Cliffkatie [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning mold spots off sails (and cleaning sails in gen.) |
I sell a new breed of EPA registered products. One kills mold on sails and the other is a bonding agent. It bonds to the sails and stops mold from growing for 1 - 3 years per application. It is also EPA registered for use on any textile, porous and non porous surfaces. Email me at [email protected] and I will email you the info. Both products are non toxic, chemically stable, and contain no bleach. |
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