dilly
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Hi guys thinking of cleaning my sails in situ on the mast any idea of good solutions or chemicals or methods or things to use. i was thinking of soapy water jet wash and scrubbing brush, any ideas will help thanks David
cleaning my sail
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VicS
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On the mast ???????
If you insist
Lay sail and mast on a clean slightly sloping floor,
Wash with a mild detergent and water, applied with a watering can, using a softish broom. Rinse gently with water from a hose. Do not jet wash.
Hang in an airy place to dry.
I am sure it would be easier without the mast!
dilly
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Thanks
Easticks28
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DO NOT JET WASH! Don't ask.......
awol
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Do your sailmaker a favour and DO JET WASH - they will appreciate the business.
PTB
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Hi there, I've made big improvements to general state of mainsail cleanliness / saltiness by waiting for a gentle head to wind situation in marina and wash sail as you hoist it starting with head. Use a soft brush on a pole dipping in a bucket of mild soapy warm water. Rinse as you go with gentle flow from hose pipe. Leave when hoisted to dry . Voila.
wilkinsonsails
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Washing sails
.Yes quite common ,particularly on covers, and dirty sac strips.Lance swipe pattern is usually a clue .
.Yes quite common ,particularly on covers, and dirty sac strips.Lance swipe pattern is usually a clue .
ronsurf
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I took mine off and had it laundered by a local sailmaker. Seemed much easier option than trying to do it myself. Took it off, dropped it off at the sailmaker, picked it up a few weeks later. Clean and nicely folded!
