Csail
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What is the best method of removing the black spots (from damp) off a lifejacket?
Baby lifejacket cleaning
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bobgosling
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Oxalic acid
Csail
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Sounds extreme.....what ratio to water??
brianrunyard
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I've heard of using Oxalic acid for removing rust stains from grp, but sounds a bit lethal for a life jacket.
From the "Marine Warehouse Web site
Generally lifejackets should be cleaned with a good quality mild detergent in cool water. Rinse well with clean water and allow to dry naturally. Sponge off contaminants such as oil or diesel immediately with clean water.
We advise the rinsing with fresh water of buoyancy aids such as water ski vests after immersion in salt water.
Your lifejackets fabric has protective coatings, these will be damaged by proprietory cleaning fluids, thinners, spirits or similar substances.
From the "Marine Warehouse Web site
Generally lifejackets should be cleaned with a good quality mild detergent in cool water. Rinse well with clean water and allow to dry naturally. Sponge off contaminants such as oil or diesel immediately with clean water.
We advise the rinsing with fresh water of buoyancy aids such as water ski vests after immersion in salt water.
Your lifejackets fabric has protective coatings, these will be damaged by proprietory cleaning fluids, thinners, spirits or similar substances.
Channel Ribs
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What is the best method of removing the black spots (from damp) off a lifejacket?
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The manufacturers* do not aprove, but my little lad's one goes in the washing machine from time to time. I put it on wool wash so the buckles etc don't get bounced around too much.
* Certainly the lifejacket makers, most likely the washing machine chaps too!
What is the best method of removing the black spots (from damp) off a lifejacket?
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The manufacturers* do not aprove, but my little lad's one goes in the washing machine from time to time. I put it on wool wash so the buckles etc don't get bounced around too much.
* Certainly the lifejacket makers, most likely the washing machine chaps too!
Csail
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Tried a half wool cycle and still black marks , any more ideas?
Channel Ribs
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If the marks are deffinately from damp, you could try a bathroom mould and mildew remover; test is on a 'spare' bit of the material first though?
brianrunyard
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Ask the Marinewarehouse HERE Next to the picture of a red lifejacket, there's an email link. They say they will ask any questions regarding lifejackets.
pvb
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Why hasn't anyone suggested Milton yet? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
StephenW
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What sort of concentration would you use?
