Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 18:05:48 -0500, "Gene Kearns"
wrote:

On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 14:45:34 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter"
wrote:

Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

I've had good luck with plain 'ole laundry detergent, like "Tide." A
very sparing quantity of fabric softener will make the lines supple
again.... put too much and you'll end up with "wet noodles."

I've done what Gene suggests and it works great.

I'd stay away from bleaching.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Lloyd Sumpter wrote:
Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.


Thanks for the ontopic threads well done great idea!!!!

Gee replace "every year"?? You blokes are rich beyond our
imagination:-) That free trade deal with the US must be really paying
off, hope we get ours through.

Warn water soap & a good scrub, I'd be wary of bleaches.

A bit of use in the sun with salt water & they'll be white enough
anyway, you do get some sun????:-)

K

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Put them in a net bag in the washing machine (wife and/or GF probably
has one). Otherwise plan on a week or so untangling them

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 18:05:48 -0500, "Gene Kearns"
wrote:


On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 14:45:34 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter"
wrote:


Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

I've had good luck with plain 'ole laundry detergent, like "Tide." A
very sparing quantity of fabric softener will make the lines supple
again.... put too much and you'll end up with "wet noodles."


I've done what Gene suggests and it works great.

I'd stay away from bleaching.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Toss 'em in the washing machine on 'delicate' with some
Tide.
JR

Lloyd Sumpter wrote:

Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

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When I was an avid caver, we would wash our climbing ropes
in Tide using a front loading washer (at a laundrymat of course :)
Use Downey in the rinse to give them a soft hand.

Doug
s/v Callista

"JR North" wrote in message
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Toss 'em in the washing machine on 'delicate' with some
Tide.
JR

Lloyd Sumpter wrote:

Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to
clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

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I have had good luck using a consumer grade pressure washer to clean
the green off my lines. I had some lines that looked aweful and came
up beautifully after pressure washing. It is a little time consuming,
but the results are good. The trick is to get close enough with the
pressure washer to clean the line, but not do any damage.

Tim
http://www.tgw.net

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Is the boat in the water all year? If so, how about buying two sets of lines
(after money is more available) and rotating them. Take some home to dry for
a month, while the others turn green on the boat.

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Also known as a "delicates bag", found in the supermarket in the same
vicinity as the lint traps and the clothespins. It's a mess bag, usually
with a zipper. I use one for my bras and panty hose. So does John H, but
he'll never admit it.

"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 18:55:43 -0500, Jim wrote:

Put them in a net bag in the washing machine (wife and/or GF probably
has one). Otherwise plan on a week or so untangling them


Uh?.... net bag or washing machine????

Anyway..... he's right. They always come out like a mating ball of
snakes...


SNIPS

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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Also known as a "delicates bag", found in the supermarket in the same
vicinity as the lint traps and the clothespins. It's a mess bag, usually
with a zipper. I use one for my bras and panty hose. So does John H, but
he'll never admit it.

Did I say "mess" bag??? I meant MESH.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...
Also known as a "delicates bag", found in the supermarket in the same
vicinity as the lint traps and the clothespins. It's a mess bag, usually
with a zipper. I use one for my bras and panty hose. So does John H, but
he'll never admit it.

Did I say "mess" bag??? I meant MESH.



If you are wearing bra's and panties it may be a mess.

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"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Also known as a "delicates bag", found in the supermarket in the same
vicinity as the lint traps and the clothespins. It's a mess bag,
usually
with a zipper. I use one for my bras and panty hose. So does John H,
but
he'll never admit it.

Did I say "mess" bag??? I meant MESH.



If you are wearing bra's and panties it may be a mess.

The Victoria's Secret $35 bra you recommended has been very comfortable.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Calif Bill" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...
"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...
Also known as a "delicates bag", found in the supermarket in the
same
vicinity as the lint traps and the clothespins. It's a mess bag,
usually
with a zipper. I use one for my bras and panty hose. So does John H,
but
he'll never admit it.

Did I say "mess" bag??? I meant MESH.



If you are wearing bra's and panties it may be a mess.

The Victoria's Secret $35 bra you recommended has been very comfortable.




It should be as there is not much there in a VS bra. And you got it on 70%
off table for $35?

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

timwh wrote:
I have had good luck using a consumer grade pressure washer to clean
the green off my lines. I had some lines that looked aweful and came
up beautifully after pressure washing.

I'd worry about the pressure washer causing abrasion to the lines as it
was cleaning them.

DSK

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Many folks say not to put lines in the washing machine but I find that they
get clean and stay supple and comfortable to handle after being run through
the machine. Any frayed ends will worsen, so if possible fix that before
washing the lines. (Allocate plenty of time to untie them! They really get
knotted together)! If you have a mix of colored and white lines, I'd wash
each color separately.

Don Dando


"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

I have never washed my lines, more than simply rinsing them off with the hose
but it occurs to me that if you tied them up loosely with tywraps before you
tossed them in the washer they wouldn't tangle up.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 14:45:34 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter"
wrote:

Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to
clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

I've had good luck with plain 'ole laundry detergent, like "Tide." A
very sparing quantity of fabric softener will make the lines supple
again.... put too much and you'll end up with "wet noodles."

--


Did the same with mine every year in the washing machine. Took out the
stiffness and whitened them. I would just air dry mine.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Once again, back in my caving days, there was a device that was
routinely used to wash ropes (yes, in the caving world they are called
ropes). It was (is?) connected to a garden hose and the rope is pulled
through it by hand. Cleaned out the grit. Probably would remove
green as well.

Doug
s/v Callista

"DSK" wrote in message
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timwh wrote:
I have had good luck using a consumer grade pressure washer to clean
the green off my lines. I had some lines that looked aweful and came
up beautifully after pressure washing.

I'd worry about the pressure washer causing abrasion to the lines as it
was cleaning them.

DSK

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 20:11:48 +0000, Doug Dotson wrote:

Once again, back in my caving days, there was a device that was routinely used
to wash ropes (yes, in the caving world they are called ropes). It was (is?)
connected to a garden hose and the rope is pulled through it by hand. Cleaned
out the grit. Probably would remove green as well.


Woaw - brings back memories! When I was fighting forest fires to pay my way
through university, there was a "hose-washer". 50-ft hoses were dragged back and
forth a few times (the rythm was: fwd, back, fwd, back, fwd, fwd, back...). We
had to take turns being the "downstream" guy because the job was SO wet and dirty,
especially the "weeping" hoses used near a fire - MAN did they get muddy!

One guy had a cut on his finger, and almost lost it when it go infected from all
the crap spraying off the hoses.

You can tell when there's been a fire in the region from the dozens of hoses
dangling out to dry.

Lloyd

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

Braiding the lines before washing eliminates the tangle and only takes
a minute to do and undo. Whip the ends first!

Doug
s/v Callista

"Don Dando" wrote in message
. com...
Many folks say not to put lines in the washing machine but I find that
they
get clean and stay supple and comfortable to handle after being run
through
the machine. Any frayed ends will worsen, so if possible fix that before
washing the lines. (Allocate plenty of time to untie them! They really
get
knotted together)! If you have a mix of colored and white lines, I'd wash
each color separately.

Don Dando


"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to
clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

If you have a mix of coloured and white lines, I'd wash
each color separately

I don't think you need to worry about the colour bleeding as these lines are
all synthetic material so the colour is right in the plastic.

"Don Dando" wrote in message
. com...
Many folks say not to put lines in the washing machine but I find that
they
get clean and stay supple and comfortable to handle after being run
through
the machine. Any frayed ends will worsen, so if possible fix that before
washing the lines. (Allocate plenty of time to untie them! They really
get
knotted together)! If you have a mix of colored and white lines, I'd wash
each color separately.

Don Dando


"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to
clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

hi
i put mine in the washing machine, and the ropes :-)



fragged

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

I've used Tide and OxyClean to clean dock lines in a washing machine
before. After the wash cycle, I let them soaf for a couple of hours.
It worked great. As mentioned before, a mesh bag would be a good
precaution against them wrapping around the agitator. Some of the
lines were almost black. After sun drying they look almost new. I was
a little concerned about the Oxy-Clean weakening them but it's now
been a year and I haven't had any problems with them.

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message .. .
Hi,

Spring Cleaning time for Far Cove! I usually replace the lines, but
this year money's a bit tight. They're perfectly servicable, just rather
green from the Wet Coast's winter wetness. What's a good/safe way to clean
them? I heard an oxygen-based bleach like Oxy-Clean was good for sails -
how about dacron lines?

Same question for sail covers.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - shiny engine, not so shiny lines.

Cleaning lines (ropes to the lubbers!)
 

I have cleaned pretty grundgy docklines and anchor rodes by laying them out
on my driveway and blasting them with a pressure washer while rolling them
back and forth under foot to get at the "bottom" of the lines. No soap was
needed and the lines looked close to new. My pressure washer is electric.
I imagine that using a higher-powered gas-powered pressure washer might
involve some risk of damage to the line fibers. All the lines I have done
this on have been 3-strand nylon. I have not tried it on braided line.
Your mileage may vary.