From DIMENSION-POLYANT, makers of “Hydra Net”:
“... Care
washing and
cleaning:
Has the sail been used frequently, or in heavy
weather, it should as soon as possible be hosed off and washed carefully to remove
salt and dirt with fresh water. Try not to soak completely, scrub or launder the sail.
• Blood and mildew can be removed by brushing the stained area with a dry stiff brush, removing as much as possible.
• Soak only the stained area in a mild bleach solution of fresh water for two hours and scrub lightly. Rinse with plenty of fresh water.
• Rust can be cleaned by using so called rust removers available under many
commercial names in about any
hardware store. Be sure to read the instruction thoroughly.
•
Oil, Grease and Tar can be removed by dabbing the stained area with acetone or lighter fluid and then rubbed with a clean rag. Once the stain is lightened, scrub the area with detergent and a fresh water solution. Rinse to get all the acetone out of the material ...”
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