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Tom A.
12-06-2009, 05:38 PM
Ok Guys, I searched the threads and couldn't find any info.
My lines are fairly new and in great shape, just got a bit of mildew and that great odor that goes with it. I am under the impression that I can just throw them in the washing machine (perhaps in a mesh bag) on gentle with laundry detergent. Then into the dryer with fabric softener.
Any thoughts?
Airpacker
12-06-2009, 05:41 PM
put them in the washing machine on "gentle" cycle, use fabric softner but do not put them in the dryer. Makes one heck of a giant knot. Hang them to dry and they'll be good as new.
imco offshore
12-06-2009, 05:45 PM
well Tom i cheated and thru mine in the swimming pool for three days, they came out clean,and soft,,good luck,!
mbam
12-06-2009, 05:58 PM
If using the washer do 1 at a time!

I learned the hard way

Actually that mesh bag sounds good, 1 per bag should do it.
Chris
12-06-2009, 06:18 PM
Oxyclean.
MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 06:26 PM
Add a cap full of bleach to a bucket of water. Soak. Force the water from every inch of the lines before hanging to dry.
Expensive Date
12-06-2009, 07:46 PM
I just soaked mine in soap and water.Then spay then with the hose as you pull them out.Let the water blast of any remaining dirt.
Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 07:54 PM
I just soaked mine in soap and water.Then spay then with the hose as you pull them out.Let the water blast of any remaining dirt.

:iagree::iagree:
Works good for me.
MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 07:56 PM
It really doesn't matter how well you clean them if you don't get them dry after.
Expensive Date
12-06-2009, 08:05 PM
True I let mine hang for a week before I put them away for winter.
Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 08:42 PM
I drape mine in the garage for a few days
BBB725
12-06-2009, 09:21 PM
I drape mine in the garage for a few days

When's the last time you actually used your on a boat? :sifone:
Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 11:05 PM
When's the last time you actually used your on a boat? :sifone:

:rolleyes:
Jesse James
12-07-2009, 04:22 AM
I have always used a pillow case in the wash machine........I have also been wondering about the dishwasher...it works for hats.....just lay the rope around the top rack?
Jassman
12-07-2009, 08:40 AM
Oxyclean.


Billy....I CANT HERE YOU.:bump:
hotjava66
12-07-2009, 09:01 AM
stuff called stain solver works great, and on anything you can think of. its oxygen bleach like oxyclean but stronger. just soak in it for a few hours. i got a pail of it this year and use it on lots of stuff, very impressed
betty
12-07-2009, 09:33 AM
If you use the dock lines year round it doesnt matter
ChiefApache
12-07-2009, 09:51 AM
I put mine in a laundry bag in the washer on gentle. We air dry them. They come out great all the time.
Knot 4 Me
12-07-2009, 10:07 AM
Bucket of warm water with some simple green and a small amount of bleach. Rinse thoroughly and hang to dry.
MarylandMark
12-07-2009, 10:15 AM
Pressure washer at 100-120 PSI from a safe enough distance not to fray them. Then put them in the dryer for a really long time but medium heat with some dryer sheets. They were tangled but easy to untangle because they were so soft and then hung them til Spring.
old377guy
12-07-2009, 03:28 PM
don't like using bleach if possible as the fibers become a bit raw and attract dirt all the more
Ted
12-07-2009, 03:50 PM
Even if just soaking them in a bucket, add some liquid fabric softener. It will make the lines coil and work so much better, especially the three strand laid line.
FASTERDAD
12-07-2009, 08:46 PM
Try using old pillow cases and safety pins.Do not use soap-it weakens the lines. A small amount of Bleach or Oxyclean,if you have city water you probably O.K. without bleach and Use a lot of fabric softener,air dry.So soft,smells purdy!:):):)
Lubejobs42
12-07-2009, 08:46 PM
Ok Guys, I searched the threads and couldn't find any info.
My lines are fairly new and in great shape, just got a bit of mildew and that great odor that goes with it. I am under the impression that I can just throw them in the washing machine (perhaps in a mesh bag) on gentle with laundry detergent. Then into the dryer with fabric softener.
Any thoughts?

If your married, give them to your wife and tell her to make herself usefull and handle it :D

P.s.
Please don't show this to my wife!
Tom A.
12-07-2009, 09:02 PM
If your married, give them to your wife and tell her to make herself usefull and handle it :D

P.s.
Please don't show this to my wife!

LMAO!:cheers2:

The funny thing is that my Fiance would do it! She rocks!
MacGyver
12-07-2009, 09:04 PM
When's the last time you actually used your on a boat? :sifone:

Maybe it was for bondage :eek:
sy goldberg
12-08-2009, 10:32 PM
Have Stecz use them for dental floss !