"Don White" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message
ups.com...

The ceiling of my boat's cabin is stretched white fabric with small
holes over foam (I imagine). I wish I could describe it better, but
even though I think it's a pretty common fixture in cabins, I've never
heard a name for it. In any case, years of cooking and general use has
yellowed it. I've tried spray-on bleach, but with no success (the
spray clouded up the cabin and burned my eyes...and the fabric was
still dirty).

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mike



You can try using a carpet steam cleaning machine using a wand and nozzle
attachment. Other than that you can try cleaning it with an 'oxiclean'
type cleaner. We used the 'oxiclean' for a corner area of the headliner
on our last boat (stained from a water leak which I repaired) and it
worked great. It may be too tough of a task for a large headliner area
though.

According to at least one poster here, he'd need a full containment suit
to keep the Oxiclean from damaging his liver, kidneys...etc.

I have never seen such disclaimers from their product label or website. Can
you refer us to some specific instructions on the use of using full
'containment suits' when using their product?

I am not saying the precautions do not exist..............only that I never
saw them. ;-)