[C320-list] Boat US discount

Sat Apr 1 07:15:50 PST 2006

Chris,

  I read somewhere, don't remember where, that Fels-Naptha was the best for cleaning awings and stuff.  What do you think?

  John (Sojourn645)

Chris Burti <cburti at yahoo.com> wrote:
  I can't find the code for the Association member's
discout, Help!

--- "Richard A. Walker" wrote:

> Here is the Sunbrella information:
> 
> Awning/Marine 
> One of the best ways to keep Sunbrella brand fabrics
> looking good and to
> delay the need for deep or vigorous cleanings is to
> hose fabrics off on a
> monthly basis with clear water. This practice will
> help prevent dirt from
> becoming deeply imbedded in the fabric and eliminate
> the need for more
> frequent vigorous cleanings. In most environments, a
> thorough cleaning will
> be needed every two to three years. 
> When it's time for a thorough cleaning, Sunbrella
> fabrics can be cleaned
> while still on an awning frame or a boat or, size
> permitting, they can be
> removed for cleaning in a washing machine.
> 
> When cleaning Sunbrella fabrics, it is important to
> observe the following:
> 
> Always use a mild soap i.e. Ivory Snow, Dreft or
> Woolite. Never detergent. 
> Water should be cold to lukewarm. Never more than
> 100 degrees. 
> Air dry only. Never apply heat to Sunbrella fabrics.
> 
> If you are cleaning Sunbrella while still on an
> awning frame or a boat,
> follow these simple steps:
> 
> Brush off loose dirt. 
> Hose down. 
> Prepare a cleaning mixture of water and mild soap
> (no detergents). 
> Use a soft bristle brush to clean. 
> Allow soap to soak in. 
> Rinse thoroughly. 
> Air dry. 
> If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted
> chlorine bleach/soap
> mixture for spot cleaning of mildew, roof run-off or
> other similar stains
> (see our Stain Chart for specific recommendations).
> 
> Prepare a special cleaning mixture:
> 
> Eight ounces (one cup) of chlorine bleach. 
> Two ounces (one-fourth cup) of mild soap. 
> One gallon of water. 
> Clean with soft bristle brush. 
> Allow mixture to soak for up to 20 minutes. 
> Rinse thoroughly. 
> Air dry. 
> Repeat if necessary. 
> Remember to protect the area around your Sunbrella
> if using a bleach
> solution. Carpet or other fabrics that are not
> Sunbrella may have an adverse
> reaction to the bleach.
> 
> If an awning or boat cover is suitable in size for a
> washing machine, these
> steps should be followed:
> 
> Use only mild soaps. No detergent. 
> Wash and rinse in cold water. 
> Air dry. Never put Sunbrella fabrics in your dryer. 
> Re-treating the Fabric 
> As part of the finishing process, Sunbrella fabrics
> are treated with a
> fluorocarbon finish, which enhances water
> repellency. This finish is
> designed to last for several years, but must be
> replenished after a thorough
> cleaning. Based on test results, Glen Raven
> recommends 303 High Tech Fabric
> GuardT as the preferred re-treatment product for
> Sunbrella fabrics. Fabrics
> should be retreated after thorough cleaning or after
> five years of use.
> Check with your local Sunbrella dealer or
> distributor for more information.
> 
> Applying 303 High Tech Fabric GuardT 
> 303 should be applied to Sunbrella fabrics after
> each thorough cleaning,
> which typically removes the original fluorocarbon
> finish and reduces the
> fabric's water repellency. After cleaning the
> fabric, allow it to air dry
> completely and then apply 303 in a thin, even coat.
> After allowing the first
> coat of 303 to air dry, apply a second thin, even
> coating of 303. Two light
> coatings are more effective in restoring fabric
> water resistance than a
> single heavy coating. A 15-ounce bottle provides
> coverage of up to 50 square
> feet of lightweight fabric. Always apply 303 to
> clean fabric.
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Dick Walker
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 619.435.8986-----Original Message-----
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Chris Holt
> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 8:32 AM
> To: c320
> Subject: [C320-list] Washing Sail Cover
> 
> I would like to give my sail cover a nice wash and
> then add use Fabric Guard
> to add some protection back to it like was suggested
> on a prior thread. My
> question is what is safe to use to wash the sail
> cover?
> I'm assuming you can't throw it in the washing
> machine. :-)
> On a more serious note, do detergents cause any
> problems with the fabric if
> used to wash it?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chris Holt
> Wine Down #447
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Chris Burti
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Catalina 320, #867, 
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John Van Vessem
Sojourn 645
Vallejo Yacht Club