cleaning or dying sail cloth

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
20/11/2009 20:02

does anybody know how to clean mould off sail cloth moisture has drawn from my juniper beams and left a load of spots that resembles mould this stuff wasnt cheap another option may be to dye the cloth if anyone can help me with this i would be gratefull

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
20/11/2009 20:07

This may help - http://www.ultralightnews.com/pilotslounge/cleaning_dacron.htm



Cooper

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
20/11/2009 20:36

i cant find the cleaning notes can u direct me please thanks

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
21/11/2009 08:58

Racoonchic

I have just tried the link from Cooper and if you scroll down after a couple of seconds the information is all there.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
26/11/2009 18:36

thanks guys il try the suggestions

louthlass


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
26/11/2009 20:31

If you are referring to heavy duty cloth used as a shade or using as a cover on pergolas, this is not sailcloth, and if you treat it with bleach it will damage it. Try brushing it well first and then wipe it with vinegar. Rinse off with cold water and leave in the sun to dry.