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Submitted
on August 10, 2004 by Javier
Question: Hello, I have an
Oday 27 with a North Sails 130 genoa. This sail was in storage for a couple
of years and when I bought the boat, I found it was very dirty. I washed
it with mild soap and water and removed most of the stains. Is it wise
to "STEAM CLEAN" the sail to remove mildew and oil stains?
Thanks
Javier
Answer: Hi Javier, to clean mildew, try a mixture of bleach and water with a soft bristle brush or mild scrubbing pad. To remove oil stains use a common household stain remover like "Shout" or "Spray n' Wash."
With either treatment, rinse the sail a couple of times with fresh water after cleaning. I am not sure what "Steam Cleaning" means but it is probably not necessary.
Regards,
Dan Neri
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