[C38] Sunbrella Cleaning

[D. R. Strong]

Phil: I clean the algae and dirt off of my Sunbrella boat cover every 
summer with the recommended 1/2 cup bleach and 1/4 cup natural soap per 
gallon of water.
Then I spray the ultraviolet water proofer back on when the cover dries. 
Good instructions at this site, 
http://www.signs-awnings.com/CareAndCleaning.pdf. A fried cleans his 
sails the same way, but without the waterproofer afterwards. Air drying 
is important,
http://www.signs-awnings.com/CareAndCleaning.pdf
Don

Phil Gay wrote:
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> I understand that the companies that clean sails have long troughs to 
> soak sails without creasing them.  These large baths allow the 
> cleaners to circulate around the surfaces of the sail.  I have some 
> mildew on the white Sunbrella UV cover for my jib.  I read that one 
> should only use mild soap on the Sunbrella, but it doesn't get the 
> mildew or the stains off.  I wonder if there are any spot cleaners 
> that are safe for Dacron and Sunbrella.
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> Phil Gay
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> C38 049 Que Linda
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> Everett, WA
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> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Steve Smolinske
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:39 PM
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> *Subject:* [C38] Sail Cleaning
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> I am taking my sails into the local loft for some moderate repairs on 
> the 130 and 150 and some work on the main (it needs more help than 
> sail trim for a good shape).  The local lofts all charge .80 a square 
> foot for cleaning, a service that picks them up and soaks them for a 
> week.  For the three sails that's roughly $1050 just for cleaning, 
> what have others used for cleaning up their old sails.  I've been told 
> by North Sails not to use bleach at all in any dilution as it breaks 
> down the resins.  I'm thinking of buying a plastic garbage can and 
> soaking them myself If I can find out what is the best solution to 
> soak them in.  Any experiences?  Thanks.   
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Donald R. Strong
Professor
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University of California Davis
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