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?