Sail Cleaning Tips
Keeping sails clean is part diligence, part science, and part fate. The fate part is closely associated with the environment and climate where the sails are used and stored. When you find your sails are in need of cleaning, we suggest the following steps:

• Clean sails on a smooth surface. Avoid pavement and gravel or you will find yourself sanding the back of your sail as you meticulously clean the front.
• Use a mild soap solution and fresh water.
• Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and salt.
• Rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Keep rinsing until all soap residues are removed.
• To remove oil or tar stains use a small amount of lighter fluid.
• To remove mildew uses a highly diluted solution of Sodium Hypochlorite (3-5%).
• Budget brand household bleach is usually a 3-5% Sodium Hypochlorite solution.

Never use bleach on nylon or laminated sails!