[C320-list] Washing Sail Cover

[Chris Holt]

Thanks Richard!
I actually remember some of that information being posted now that I just 
read it.  I couldn't find the email though.
Wow, it actually appears that you can wash it in a wash machine as long as 
you use a mild soap.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Washing Sail Cover


> 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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