Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: basement-damaged gear
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jillpine |
It happened because a fuse blew in the basement and no one was checking on them to turn them back on. It's been a watery mess around some parts and droughty in others. |
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goetzc |
Another ozone use example - with the recent heat our garbage can had become so rank that I didn't even want to open it. I power-washed it get it clean but the unbearable stench stayed. I put in a little diy ozone generator I use for my hunting clothes and within 4 hours the smell was gone - replaced by the smell of ozone which was gone within a few hours and the can now has no noticeable smell. |
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straighthairedcurly |
boonie: "BTW, don't know if it applies, but if it shut off because it was full and not emptied, he may be able to attach some hose to an outlet probably in back to constantly drain. I did this for Mom's and for mine in an old house. Mom's just went down a floor drain, mine was on shelving and drained into a utility tub. " This is what we do with our dehumidifier. In terms of canvas gear: First kill it with distilled vinegar. Spray it on and let it dry. Then scrub it using a mix of salt, lemon juice and hot water. Then after it is dry and clean, use a canvas treatment product. Example: Dry Guy |
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ZaraSp00k |
If it works on feet inside socks and shoes, why wouldn't it work on a Duluth pack? It contains 1% Tolnaftate |
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jillpine |
Advice / experience for removing mold/mildew from waxed canvas? Odors from 70 Denier coated ripstop nylon? Dry sunlight obviously, but other pro-tips much appreciated. Thanks. |
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Chuckles |
Good luck. Edited: Just wanted to add that I'm sympathetic, not just a naysayer. I hope you have better luck that I did. It sucks to lose good gear. |
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rdgbwca |
boonie: "I've had good results on mold/mildew on tents with the Gear Aid Odor Eliminator. " From Gear Aid Website "Previously known as Mirazyme" I still have a bottle of Mirazyme. I had good luck with it on a surplus canvas ruck sack. This thing had probably been in a warehouse for decades. My wife wanted this back pack out of the house. After a soaking and drying on a clothes line the thing doesn't smell like mildew any more. At this point I have gotten several years of good service out of this pack. I recently use the Mirazyme to good effect on my wet footing portage boots. The boots are now allowed in the house again as well. I have not used it on a nylon tent. |