I don't know about the conditioning, Lloyd. In the back of my mind, I'm
remembering camping with my grandfather. When his canvas tent was new, it
was stiff. As it aged, it softened. How often do you really need to handle
it? For covering a boat, maybe stiffer is better.

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
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Thanks, that takes care of the cleaning part!

But what about "conditioning" - specifically making it more supple, easier
to handle...?

Lloyd

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:39:32 +0000, Doug Kanter wrote:

Armorall....hell no. Too greasy. I'd clean it with a mild soap like
Woolite,
using another piece of rough cloth like a cheap bathroom washcloth.
Follow
with ScotchGuard, but not until you'd hung it up over a clothesline or
something, and let it dry thoroughly. If the Woolite doesn't do the job,
baking soda paste may help, especially if you're dealing with mildew
stains.

Sun will also bleach out a lot of stains, although I have to admit I've
observed this mostly with food-based stains.
-Doug

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have "full" canvas for my 12ft aluminum skiff. It's in good shape,
because it's been stored away. BUT, it's also very stiff and hard to
get
on (and dirty).

Any recommendations for how to clean and condition it? ArmorAll?

Lloyd