eruptn 105 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 In prep for winter I have pulled a few of the more dirty halyards and other mast lines. What is the 'preferred' approach/method to clean these ? Started with a week of soaking in Nappy San and Algicide (pool cleaner). It would appear you do not put them in a washing machine ! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The big T 45 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Waterblasting has worked for me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 1 hour ago, eruptn said: It would appear you do not put them in a washing machine ! Well wait until the wifes not home😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartinRF 65 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 3 hours ago, eruptn said: It would appear you do not put them in a washing machine ! Why not? /Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Y88 5241 27 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 16 hours ago, The big T said: Waterblasting has worked for me. Note the best for the longevity of the lines! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,765 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Wetnforget Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 256 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Actually you can put them in a washing machine. Just put them in a pillow case first. And use gentle detergents. Anything harsh can cause damage. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, ex Elly said: Actually you can put them in a washing machine. Just put them in a pillow case first. And use gentle detergents. Anything harsh can cause damage. Better still take them to a self serv laundromat $2 a wash 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,103 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, harrytom said: Better still take them to a self serv laundromat $2 a wash yup - the washing machines are huge, you can put everything in in one load. And you can walk away while they are banging around in there. Do remember to remove the anchor from its rode. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 178 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, harrytom said: Better still take them to a self serv laundromat $2 a wash So it was YOU who munted the marina laundry machine.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, LBD said: So it was YOU who munted the marina laundry machine.... No but killed one home at washing squab covers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex SanFran 15 Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 DO NOT USE THE Washing machine- It will bugger them. Pull threads out etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 105 Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Have cycled thru soaking in laundry powder for 2-3 days, scrubbing with brush an rinsing…. Then repeating the cycle. It is working well. Avoided buying new washing machine 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartinRF 65 Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 50 minutes ago, SanFran said: DO NOT USE THE Washing machine- It will bugger them. Pull threads out etc. I have done it yearly for about two decades with no ill effect. I use mesh 'bags' to avoid major tangles and I do not wash anything with metal hardware. Bare Dyneema is also kept out of this. 40 C program. Normal detergent. /Martin 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheap Transport 77 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 +1 for putting in a mesh bag or pillow case first. I didn't.... now the wife has a lovely new washing machine and I'm a boat dollar short of where I was 😅 could've replaced half my lines for the same cost🤣 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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