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Old 05-08-19, 07:08
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Do you need a fishing licence for that?
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Old 05-08-19, 13:20
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I agree on trying some soap with it. That Afghan dust 'Moon dust' is tenacious stuff. It's super fine, like talcum powder and can get into the smallest crevices. So some soap as a wetting agent to get the water into the smallest crevices may serve to lift the dust out.

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Old 05-08-19, 14:55
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Thanks for all the replies, yes I agree soap has to be part of the proper solution to this problem for sure. I admit I was optimistic that just water would do the job.

This is a large object to clean so I have to borrow a water trough to be able to get it in to and be able to agitate it properly. I was hoping for a quicker result.

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Old 05-08-19, 15:44
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Use your bath tub. Make sure the significant other is away that day.


I have always found that those nets can get quite dry and crinkly. Try spraying a small portion with some armourall and see the difference that makes to the material. I have done that to the vehicle tarps when they have aged and it makes a world of difference.

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My go to source for all things knowledgeable these days is YouTube. A quick search found this video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JdOwTN4-n1I
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