29 Oct 2001 #1 E Eudorajab New member Joined 11 Sep 2001 Messages 183 Location Windsor/Portsmouth Visit site Does anybody have any tips on cleaning and mould removal from breathable oilies ? Thanks
29 Oct 2001 #2 charles_reed Active member Joined 29 Jun 2001 Messages 10,413 Location Home Shropshire 6/12; boat Greece 6/12 Visit site Soak them in hand-hot saturated oxalic acid solution for about 20 minutes before washing and tumble-drying. For those who consider this treatment far too ferocious I suggest reading the makers' wahing instructions. By the way did you know that Douglas Gill are dropping Gore-tex?
Soak them in hand-hot saturated oxalic acid solution for about 20 minutes before washing and tumble-drying. For those who consider this treatment far too ferocious I suggest reading the makers' wahing instructions. By the way did you know that Douglas Gill are dropping Gore-tex?
29 Oct 2001 #3 G Guest Guest Also a little wash in proofing (grangers etc) works wonders to get the water rolling off again since the acid will have removed all the dressing from the fabric Roly, Voya Con Dios, Glasson, Lancaster
Also a little wash in proofing (grangers etc) works wonders to get the water rolling off again since the acid will have removed all the dressing from the fabric Roly, Voya Con Dios, Glasson, Lancaster
30 Oct 2001 #6 B bedouin Well-known member Joined 16 May 2001 Messages 32,583 Visit site Re: Or perhaps manufacturer of Oilies? Sounds a bit strong to me. I think I'll stick to a very light wash in the washing machine.
Re: Or perhaps manufacturer of Oilies? Sounds a bit strong to me. I think I'll stick to a very light wash in the washing machine.
31 Oct 2001 #7 G Guest Guest Re: Or perhaps manufacturer of Oilies? Sneak them in when partner is out. Use a delicates programme and a gentle detergent.
Re: Or perhaps manufacturer of Oilies? Sneak them in when partner is out. Use a delicates programme and a gentle detergent.