Green Product Rating = 9 out of 10 (there is no perfect “10” when any solution other than H2O (water) is entering the environment)
This product is made from hydrogen peroxide, there is no chemical odors or fumes, it will not harm plants or grass, it’s safe to use over water, it biodegrades very rapidly only hours after use, it will not harm people or pets, it will not stain other surfaces, it’s both safe and highly effective.
Description:
A unique blend of powdered hydrogen peroxide and cleaning detergents makes this sail cleaner a favorite and a "must have" for anybody who owns a sail. Windsurfers, sunfishes or schooners, all sails will benefit from a good cleaning; improved performance, brighter colors and extending the life of the sail are just a few reasons you should clean your sail. If you have searched "sail cleaning products", like we have, advice on how to clean a sail and sail cleaning companies, made up the bulk of the results. We put a lot of the advice to the test and unfortunately the results were quite poor. Bleach and chlorine made up the bulk of the recommended sail cleaning products and when mixed at improper ratios more damage than good came out of our testing, discoloration, staining and thread damage lead the way. It took an entire summer of testing before we achieved the 100% confidence that we need to have before we launch any cleaning product into the retail market. This product should be used yearly prior to storage and periodically to improve looks and performance.
Why use this Sail Wash?
Have you ever wanted to take your sails and put them in your washer machine? Of course you have, everybody wants a clean sail; the problem is that a washer machine will do too much damage to a sail and also it is about impossible to find a washer machine big enough to hold a sail. Using our Sail Wash and our sail cleaning methods it will result in what you had hoped a washer machine could do, only without the damage.
The sail cleaning process is so easy and the sails come out so beautiful, the colors are just so bright and the whites are so “white” it’s really amazing and there is nothing to it, just a 24 hour soak and a quick rinse with the garden hose and you are done. We know that you will be so impressed with your sail that you will clean your sail more frequently and recommend it to your fellow sailors; we have even had two customers go into the sail cleaning business once they witnessed the results of their own sails.
We hit a real “home run” with this product and not that you will need it but with all of our products we offer 100% of your money back if you are unsatisfied. This Sail Wash solution continues to be a best seller of ours and we know that you will agree, it is such a small price to pay to get your sail so bright and clean. Your sail will come as clean as if you had sent the sail out to be professionally cleaned and for just a small fraction of the cost, most professional sail cleaners ask for $1.00 per square foot to clean a sail with normally a $150.00 minimum and with this sail cleaner and just 15 minutes of your time, you can see about same results, we GUARENTEE IT.
Will the Sail Wash remove rust and grease stains? No, this is just a wash, similar to washing clothes in a washing machine, only organic material such as salt, dirt, mold, mildew, algae, any natural grime or debris. We recommend cleaning the sail with the Sail Wash first then spot cleaning with either lighter fluid or and acid such as oxalic, to remove the “non-organic” tough stains.
Directions:
Notice: this is a new product for us, its formulation came as a request from the owners cousin, Henry Childers, who won two America’s Cup races with Dennis Connors, Henry was a grinder and knows the importance of a clean sail when it comes to performance.
We are constantly testing sail cleaning methods; we also ask the sailors who purchase and use the product for their feedback and the method that they used to clean their sails to offer tips to future customers. We are shipping out Sail Wash daily and we have not had a single complaint only positive feedback and cleaning tips, the customers are happy, word is spreading and we are trying to update you with the most effective cleaning methods to ensure your sail cleaning experience is a success.
The size of the container (tub, barrel, etc) that you are using to wash the sails greatly influences the amount of product needed. Here is a chart of some common containers and the amount of water they hold.
Bath tub = the average US bath tub holds 60 gallons of water.
Trash barrel = the common large, two handle trash barrel holds 32 gallons of water.
Kids pool = a 4-6ft diameter kids pool with 10” sides holds 100 gallons of water.
Whirlpool tub = a small whirlpool tub holds 75 gallons of water; a large one holds 100 gallons.
Obviously you do not want the sail jammed in to small of a container, it needs to be loose not tightly wrapped.
We have concluded that sails clean best when adding 1LB of Sail Wash for every 10-15 gallons of water.* (see next line)
*We have concluded that 4lbs is plenty Sail Wash for even 60-75 gallons of water.
We have concluded that customers who used whirlpool tubs and ran the jets occasionally had exceptionally good results.
We have concluded that customers, who repeated the entire process, had better results.
We believe that 4Lb’s of Sail Wash is the proper amount for the majority of the sails and 60-75 gallons of water is ideal. If you are washing a Sunfish or Windsurfer sail then 2LB’s of Sail Wash and 20-30 gallons of water will be fine, if you have exceptionally large sails then you will obviously need a larger container, more water and more Sail Wash.
Directions: fill the container of your choice with very warm but not hot water. Stir in the amount of Sail Wash based on the above information, let the product activate for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally. Place sail in the container and submerge the sail. Soak the sail for 24 hours, stir water occasionally and if possible massage and agitate sail by hand. Drain water after 24 hours and rinse the sail thoroughly. Repeat the process if deemed necessary, if not dry completely before use or storage.
Not for use with nylon sails.
Testimonials:
"I soaked my sail in the bathtub for 24 hours and rinsed it off on the lawn, so simple to use and the sail is bright white again"
Dick Warner, Newport, RI
"Last year we sent 24 sails out to be professionally cleaned, the total was $3,600 plus $120.00 in shipping, this year money was tight so we bought a
contractor size bucket of your Sail Wash (40lbs) for $225.00 and cleaned them our self in one weekend"
O'day Sailing Club, Freeport, Bahamas
"I race windsurfers professionally, I noticed a significant improvement in performance after I cleaned my sail with your Sail Wash,
I now clean my sail before every race"
Mike Knox, Maui, HI
