[C320-list] sail laundry

[Robert Seastream]

We use a car wash brush that's on a hollow handle a garden hose 
attaches to.  Being for cars, it's quite soft so it won't hurt the 
sails.  One could even use a stiffer brush for the sails if necessary.  
We don't seem to have a dirt/soot problem, so we're washing our sails 
primarily to remove salt, rather than dirt.  Again, we use commonly 
available laundry/dish detergent (Ivory, Joy, etc.) in a very mild 
concentration.

Bob


On Oct 21, 2006, at 10:44 AM, Irv Grunes wrote:

> Bob Seastrom,
> Curious as to how you wash the sail.
> Do you use a soft brush or just hose detergent solution on to the sail?
> We have a couple of really dirty spots on the sail.
> Thanks in advance
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Robert Seastream
> Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 9:25 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] sail laundry
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> I have to agree with Bert.  Jet fuel, power plants, fireplaces, car
> exhaust, his own hot air (the list goes on), all 'might' contribute to
> dirty sails.  The sail maker should have been more inventive regarding
> selling his services. My wife and I simply bring our sails home, wash
> them with a mild laundry detergent, dry them, fold them, and store
> them.  Goodness man, they're only made of Dacron!  Some have clothing
> made of far more expensive material in their wardrobes.
>
> Bob Seastream
> 'Intuition', hull 906
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> On Oct 20, 2006, at 8:28 PM, BAdams3491 at aol.com wrote:
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>> The sail maker who says it's jet fuel is causing our sails to get
>> dirty...and, of course, need more cleaning, is trying to stir up more
>> business.  Jet
>> traffic has absolutely nothing to do with sails getting  dirty.
>>
>> Bert
>> At Ease
>> #442
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