I've heard that just spreading the sails out somewhere flat and using
OxyClean and a scrub broom is a good way to go.

"Sam D." wrote in message
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"Sven" wrote in message
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We live in a condo (no yard). Is it practical to consider cleaning our
sails in the tub ?

We just got the boat, a 1975 Ericson 23' in really good shape, but the
dacron (?) sails need some cosmetic help due to mildew. I was thinking
that we'd just take them home and dump them in some appropriate cleaning
solution but if we'd need to scrub then the tub would probably not be
big enough.

Practical ?

If it is practical, what should we use as a cleaning agent ? Simple
Green, bleach, Woolite ... magic solution ... ?

If it is not practical, what should one expect to pay for professional
cleanig (Los Angeles area) ?

I haven't been on this group lately so this response may come too late but
FWIW I'll try anyway.

You say you are in the Los Angeles Area. Hokanson's Sails provides sail
cleaning, maintenance and repairs. His shop is located close to Marina del
Rey. I've had work done there over the past 11 years and always been
satisfied. He's not expensive.

Hokansons Sails
13106 W. Washington Blvd.
Marina del Rey, CA 90066
Tel: (310) 306-8106