Laminate Sail Cleaning

[bmm32005]

My main sail is a Vectran laminated sail and has a fair amount of mildew on the edges of the sail.
I want to clean it at home because every time I send it to a loft for cleaning it comes back just as dirty. Has anyone had success doing this and what type of cleaning solution worked?

[djousset]

My 130 genoa is laminated and the company I use has a vac-wash system that first removes all the air and then injects the cleaner (you cannot use bleach on laminate sails). This removes any embedded mildew, not just surface stains.

[djousset]

bmm32005, I sent you a PM with info.

[Tcubed66]

Anything new on this issue? My Z sails are starting to have a mildew issue and would like any solid recommendations on how to improve the look of them. Any cleaning lofts or processes?

[Markhunter1097]

Ben at Vacuwash in Portsmouth NH can sort you out. Ship your sail to him and you will be impressed with the results