Algae/Mildew(?) on ropes.

[John_N]

What is the best way to get rid of the green mess (algae or mildew perhaps?) that accumulates on ropes during the winter lay-up? The principal ropes concerned are the halliards which are wire with rope tails so it's not practicable to put them in the washing machine.

 

[michael_w]

Mild bleach solution.

Next year take the halyards out and replace with cheapo binder twine mousing lines. About £10.00 for 5kms. (yes 5,000m). Enough to last you a lifetime.

NB. UV attacks the polyproplene of binder twine so not good for years on end.

 

[simonfraser]

try to hang the ropes in a bunch rather than leaving it down on the deck, less growth

 

[sailorman]

MMC ( mould & mildew cleaner ) from brinton Products
see their site

 

[TeamSpirit]

Done mine last week. I used a mild sterilising fluid solution ( the stuff used for babies bottles etc) in a bucket - just leave them to soak for a while until all signs of growth has vanished and rinse well. For stubborn marks I lay the ropes out on deck and used the jet wash.
I added some sterilising solution to the washing machine for those warps able to be detached and for the green slimy marks on deck Cilit and a bit of elbow grease worked at treat.

 

[davies]

Algae for sure. Mildew is a family of fungi and comes in most colours but not green. I deal with any alga problem with the chemicals that are sold to stop ponds and swimming pools from turning green.