Today i was asked if we can use this procedure on the sail of a boat..The guy also said that bleach is a no no, but then i told him about the bleach wash.. From what i have learnt in the modules i think that it is possible. any Feed back?
Michael Derose said
Jun 22, 2012
I would say no as well. The bleach will degrade the fibers in the sail.
Laurie Benjamin said
Jun 22, 2012
thats what i said but then i remembered that there is bleach wash... would that not stop the damaging effects?
AC Lockyer said
Jun 22, 2012
Laurie,
Depends on the fabric of the sail and most important the type of stiching. We clean Birdaire panels here all the time. They are much like sails. Also awnings. Most of those manufacturers say to clean with Murphy's Oil Soap and water only. We soft washed all the time with no issues. Make sure all of the colors are colorfast and wont bleach. Do not use more than a 2% solution. Make sure the customer signs off.
AC
Mdirrigation said
Jun 23, 2012
Find out how much it will cost to replace the sail , then decide if the risk is wotrh the reward
Today i was asked if we can use this procedure on the sail of a boat..The guy also said that bleach is a no no, but then i told him about the bleach wash.. From what i have learnt in the modules i think that it is possible. any Feed back?
thats what i said but then i remembered that there is bleach wash... would that not stop the damaging effects?
Depends on the fabric of the sail and most important the type of stiching. We clean Birdaire panels here all the time. They are much like sails. Also awnings. Most of those manufacturers say to clean with Murphy's Oil Soap and water only. We soft washed all the time with no issues. Make sure all of the colors are colorfast and wont bleach. Do not use more than a 2% solution. Make sure the customer signs off.
AC