Check out this video to see Patrick try out all three shade sail cleaning methods. Choosing the right method that works for you will help you keep your sails looking brand new!
Ive got 3 sand color sails, they’ve been up 6 years. Used my little “low PSI” power washer from about 5’ (hanging in the air) and it tore it up. Put those small holes as you mentioned. My thoughts, 2 to 3 hours hard labor isn’t worth $35! I’m a hard worker but nope, toss it and buy a new one:)
I agree! If you have ready-made sails that you bought online, 6 years is a good long life for those. They typically only last 3-4 years. At that point, it's not worth it to spend the time cleaning them. However, if you have purchased a more expensive sail with a 10-15 year life-span that can withstand a gentle power-washing, you may want to try the cleaning.
I to, am a little bit breezy about using my pressure washer, because it's been in the Aussie sun for several year's. Its got a bit of mound, so think I'll s rub and rinse.
@@wholesaleshade Dishwashing detergent will do. Half.cup of bleach,half cup of detergent,& the rest water. Foam it on, & let it dwell for a few minutes, blast it off.
@@slim439 So every outback Aussie has a bathtub or two outside. Is there any reason we couldnt just put that dish soap & bleach in to a bathtub, top up with water and let the shade sail soak overnight before hosing the mix off (not pressure, just garden hose)? What about nappisan/oxyaction.. would that be an option? I mean to be honest when it's stinking hot I dont really care if they're grubby as long as they're doing they're job of shading, but when they first go back up it'd be nice to have them cleaner/clean-ish, yanno?
Great video, thanks from Australia.
Thanks for watching!
Ive got 3 sand color sails, they’ve been up 6 years. Used my little “low PSI” power washer from about 5’ (hanging in the air) and it tore it up. Put those small holes as you mentioned. My thoughts, 2 to 3 hours hard labor isn’t worth $35! I’m a hard worker but nope, toss it and buy a new one:)
I agree! If you have ready-made sails that you bought online, 6 years is a good long life for those. They typically only last 3-4 years. At that point, it's not worth it to spend the time cleaning them. However, if you have purchased a more expensive sail with a 10-15 year life-span that can withstand a gentle power-washing, you may want to try the cleaning.
power washer seems great but holding it that close made me nervous to watch haha
If you are going with the power-washer option, you definitely want to be very gentle!
I to, am a little bit breezy about using my pressure washer, because it's been in the Aussie sun for several year's. Its got a bit of mound, so think I'll s rub and rinse.
If you foam on a detergent, & let it cling, it'll do the job quicker & faster.
Thanks! That's a great tip. What kind of detergent did you use?
@@wholesaleshade Dishwashing detergent will do. Half.cup of bleach,half cup of detergent,& the rest water.
Foam it on, & let it dwell for a few minutes, blast it off.
@@slim439 Thanks!
@@slim439 Thank you!
@@slim439 So every outback Aussie has a bathtub or two outside. Is there any reason we couldnt just put that dish soap & bleach in to a bathtub, top up with water and let the shade sail soak overnight before hosing the mix off (not pressure, just garden hose)? What about nappisan/oxyaction.. would that be an option? I mean to be honest when it's stinking hot I dont really care if they're grubby as long as they're doing they're job of shading, but when they first go back up it'd be nice to have them cleaner/clean-ish, yanno?