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| Author: | farleywilbur [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cleaning canvas? |
My dealer did a small fiberglass repair job on my new boat and the black canvas has lots of fine white dust in it. Any idea on the best way to clean it thoroughly without shrinking it, fading it or losing the waterproof coating? Thanks |
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| Author: | M3eater [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
How about one of those industrial huge dryers at the coin-op laundry? Just set it for no heat. |
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| Author: | Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
I just run my covers through the washing machine without any detergent or soap powder - just plain water - then hang them out in the sun to dry. This way they dont shrink and most of the waterproofing remains. Periodically you may want to re-waterproof if stored outside... |
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| Author: | Rob [ Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
Did mine with the washer and very little detergennt (the liquid stuff) Hung it and sprayed it with scotchguard. Better than new. |
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| Author: | farleywilbur [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
Great tips. Would not have thought of machine washing and the coating of scotchguard makes sense. Thanks! |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
I'd recommend 303 Fabric Protectant rather than Scotchguard. |
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| Author: | St. Louis Dave [ Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
Did mine at the laundrymat in the big industrial washer and brought home to dry. Once dry, 303 to protect. |
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| Author: | Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
Finally found where I got my information from when I cleaned mine... http://www.sunbrella.com/ap/en/marine.pl then click on the "Care & Cleaning" tab and it gives heaps of details on looking after your canvas. They also recommend 303 water repellant. |
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| Author: | powellcrazy [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
I just spray down with garden hose, and when dry I also use 303! |
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| Author: | woggy718 [ Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
I have several spots on my top from the previous owners that I just never bothered to clean. The sunbrella site says to use bleach. Has anyone tried this? I would be worried about it fading or changing the color of the fabric. |
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| Author: | pet575 [ Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
For tough grime/stains, you can also use Cascade powdered dishwasher soap. Safer on the color than bleach, but LOTS of cleaning power. |
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| Author: | txvista [ Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cleaning canvas? |
On my last boat, I used a pressure washer on the low setting to get out spots and stains then use protectant. Looks like new, and repels water like always. Think I may use the washer next time. |
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