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Re: washing pirate sails
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lugnet.pirates
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Fri, 5 May 2000 06:47:59 GMT
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In lugnet.pirates, Steve Duhoski writes:
> Hi to everyone. I just picked up a used SES and BSB and both sets of sails
> could use a cleaning. Does anyone have any suggestions. I don't want to take
> any chances and ruin the sails before the ships are built. I thought I might
> try using Woolite or some other mild cleaner, but I'm not sure. I searched • the
> forum but didn't find any useful info. Any help would be appreciated.
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> thanks
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> steve
Hi Steve
I have washed many sails using a mild whool cleaner and warm water. You will
have to iron the sails once dried.
My wife was amazed to watch me ironing something :)
Marco
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| (...) I have used liquid dish detergent with good effect. I also ran some sails in Pine-Sol, but that wasn't wise (I now have a few aged sails). I have also ironed the sails to great effect. I usually use the lowest temperature setting, but I (...) (25 years ago, 5-May-00, to lugnet.pirates)
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| Hi to everyone. I just picked up a used SES and BSB and both sets of sails could use a cleaning. Does anyone have any suggestions. I don't want to take any chances and ruin the sails before the ships are built. I thought I might try using Woolite or (...) (25 years ago, 4-May-00, to lugnet.pirates)
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