Green mold on lines

[RWSlater]

Best product and procedure to get green mold from the running rigging?

Thanks in advance
Ron

 

[justsomeguy]

Soap and a washing machine?

 

[rgranger]

I use this.... it also kills the black mold that grows on the deck

 

[dziedzicmj]

Soap and a washing machine?

do you have a way to avoid the complete spaghetti after the wash cycle?

 

[BrianW]

It would be very unusual for mold to be growing in direct sunlight on a mostly dry metal surface. Are you sure it’s not corrosion?

 

[justsomeguy]

do you have a way to avoid the complete spaghetti after the wash cycle?

A few large mesh bags and a patient attitude.

 

[Ron20324]

do you have a way to avoid the complete spaghetti after the wash cycle?

Soak it in a tub or the washer overnight. I coil it, either tie it in a knot or put one tiewrap on it, put it in a mesh laundry bag and wash it with a load of towels or something bulky.

 

[dziedzicmj]

A few large mesh bags and a patient attitude.

this is my approach

 

[rgranger]

this is my approach

I've done that also. Works well.

 

[LeslieTroyer]

I wash them in a pillow case & zip tie the top.

 

[dlochner]

A bucket and warm soapy water. The green is algea not mold. Do not use a chlorine based bleach, like Clorox.

 

[kloudie1]

Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) based stuff will get the green out but it reduces the strength of the line significantly.. better to use soap/detergent and water.. There was an article in Practical Sailor a couple of years back that tested strength of lines/ropes after cleaning in various solutions..

 

[Jacktar]

Vinegar and little detergent.

 

[Head Sail]

Best product and procedure to get green mold from the running rigging?

Thanks in advance
Ron

Leave it in the sun. Don't let it lie on a wet deck.

 

[RWSlater]

It would be very unusual for mold to be growing in direct sunlight on a mostly dry metal surface. Are you sure it’s not corrosion?

Not on metal, on running rigging

 

[RWSlater]

I would like to clean them on the boat and take it all down.

 

[RWSlater]

Leave it in the sun. Don't let it lie on a wet deck.

Most are not even touching the deck

 

[Head Sail]

Most are not even touching the deck

The green is probably algae as dlochner said. It needs wet conditions and shade to grow. Maybe rotate the line so the green is facing up. I like easy.

 

[jssailem]

I use Jay the Dirt Farmer’s cord chain style to wrap up loose line. Then put it in the mesh bag and give it a wash. Tumble wash or soak in a tub. Soap and water.
After wash hang it up to air dry.
Line stays in the chain. When released it is not twisted. Runs out straight. And not spaghetti.

 

[justsomeguy]

I use Jay the Dirt Farmer’s cord chain style to wrap up loose line.

A manly way to say "crochet". Good idea!