Baitrunner Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Not sure if this has been discussed before, but I was wondering what (if anything) people did to clean their mooring ropes? I basically have 2 sets - the ones for when we are out and about (the really good ones) which because they are not out in the elements 24x7 tend to stay clean. The ones I use on the home mooring tend to go green, especially over the winter. Even worse as they are white!! Last time I cleaned them using a very dilute solution of bleach and leaving them to soak for at least 24hrs before washing off and it worked really well and they stayed supple - obviously there could be a slight degradation in the strength of the rope after this, but they seem fine so far. This year I tried a strong solution of biological washing liquid - the cheapest we could buy. I have heard this is good for cleaning ovens so thought it would make light work of a bit of algae. Soaked the ropes for a week in it and although the water looked horrible, the ropes haven't cleaned up as well as I would have liked. At least not as well as with the bleach. Should I have run it through the washing machine to agitate it more (not sure I can get away with this though). They have now been rinsed and are soaking in a strong solution of fabric conditioner - have been told this will help keep them nice and supple. Will be leaving them in this for another week before the final rinse and hanging to dry. Just wondered if anyone else had any tips on rope cleaning or what has worked well for them in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hi Mark.. Washing machine.. Gas mark 40 with washing power.. come out as new (You may need to do a couple of times if really bad/originally white though.. and do a empty hot wash after before your misses finds out!). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 If all else fails Mark, leave it to SWMBO, they know ALL about getting whites cleaned! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Put them seperately inside a pillow slip and tie a knot in it or you wil spend ages untangling them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Washing machine every time, I use a couple of large cable ties to keep the hanks together and remove anything metal, like rhond anchors or mud weights or shackles etc... Plays havoc with the balance of the machine lol... It's probably the only time I personally use the machine, but only after setting up by the wife lol. Minimum spin, no drying, open up to dry in open air. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Tan was over keen of me putting our ropes in the washing machine, I used the pillowcase routine, I had to do it a couple of times. Now should I have left the mud weight on the end of the rope Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Oh dear wish I hadn't asked!! I cant see me getting away with the washing machine - yet. So do you just use normal washing liquid/powder and a bit of fabric conditioner? Ours doesn't have a rope wash cycle though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Don't forget to have the iron on it's coolest setting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Being upmarket, I send mine to the dry cleaners. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Each rope in a pillow case, cool cycle and the best floral smelling fabric conditioner so they smell really great for the first mate when mooring next year Ray hiding from Carole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ooo you are a swank Regulo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Yes, MM, I'm always getting called a swanker. Well, I think that's what they're saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 I am going to have to get the domestics to do mine. Maybe a trip to the river with the wash board. Or maybe a scrub in the tin bath. Dont want to be accused of being a swanker there could be money in this rope cleaning business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Down the laundrette, if they still exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I do the same - washing machine at 40, fabric conditioner and individual coils with lots of cable ties. Our mudweight shackle is spliced in so its stuffed into a number of thick socks to muffle the clatter. For the white home-mooring lines we found a soaking in 50\50 Patio Magic and leaving to air-,dry killed the green and kept them clean(ish) most of this season. In a garden sprayer its pretty good on the canopy too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Washing machine for me with pillowcases to keep them separate. I believe fenders clean up in the dishwasher....remove before the drying cycle....but I haven't dared try it yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 By far the best way is give them to the wench .................... then if buggered up you have some one to blame Charlie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 16 hours ago, Viking23 said: Washing machine every time, I use a couple of large cable ties to keep the hanks together and remove anything metal, like rhond anchors or mud weights or shackles etc... Plays havoc with the balance of the machine lol... It's probably the only time I personally use the machine, but only after setting up by the wife lol. Minimum spin, no drying, open up to dry in open air. Love to see a washing machine spin dry a mudweight (clearly not my washing machine!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 40 minutes ago, Polly said: Washing machine for me with pillowcases to keep them separate. I believe fenders clean up in the dishwasher....remove before the drying cycle....but I haven't dared try it yet. Hi Polly, The best thing to clean these we have found are the Magic Sponges. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 What is happening to all of us Men, are we finding our inner feminine side? Sorry Gracie... I actually do help with the house cleaning lol. We been using vacumm cleaners for years on the boat, but we tend to forget how to use them at home, but we are now using Washing Machines, Dishwashers, sailies will be ironing their sails next lol... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 7 minutes ago, Viking23 said: What is happening to all of us Men, are we finding our inner feminine side? Sorry Gracie... I actually do help with the house cleaning lol. We been using vacumm cleaners for years on the boat, but we tend to forget how to use them at home, but we are now using Washing Machines, Dishwashers, sailies will be ironing their sails next lol... No its a case of survival, if I am hungry and want food I cook. Tan looks after washing, ironing, maybe a bit of cleaning, all I have to do is keep everything working. Tan with a broken washing machine or last week when I had to wait a week for a new drive belt for the tumble dryer is not to be reckoned with. As for sailies there is not much difference between sails and sheets Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I am banned from the washing machine and tumble dryer unless it is to repair them, I got them mixed up and turned the washer on instead of the dryer, strange as I had fitted them into our new kitchen. As for the iron I'm not allowed near it after being caught using it as a replacement laminator ( cost me a new iron that ). paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just now, ZimbiIV said: I am banned from the washing machine and tumble dryer unless it is to repair them, I got them mixed up and turned the washer on instead of the dryer, strange as I had fitted them into our new kitchen. As for the iron I'm not allowed near it after being caught using it as a replacement laminator ( cost me a new iron that ). paul Hi Paul, Women do not understand that when a job needs doing in some cases you need to to use an iron or modify the odd item to get the job done. After using the iron once a leaving a slight mark on the sole plate, I had to get a new one for laminating edging strips, I let Tan have the new iron, which was good of me. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I have my own laminating iron, the steam part packed up, so rather than chuck it, I did surgery on the iron and removed the water tank, I also plastic padded the fill hole, in case someone else found it and tried to fill it with water. Still works 25 years on lol.... In the good old days you could replace the element in an iron, also a kettle, basically they were all the same across UK made appliances. These days, with care, you can still find replacement cooker rings for certain cookers. Modern irons are built down to a price so when one thing goes everything else follows very soon after, plus very difficult to strip down. Progress !! Most small appliances are made in China, cloned, badged with any manufacturer of your choice. Cheap though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundall1037 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 1 hour ago, FreedomBoatingHols said: Love to see a washing machine spin dry a mudweight (clearly not my washing machine!) Probably look something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq6T5BojXc8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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