{"id":266,"date":"2014-06-27T00:34:09","date_gmt":"2014-06-27T04:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skidome.org\/skidome2\/?page_id=266"},"modified":"2014-06-27T00:34:09","modified_gmt":"2014-06-27T04:34:09","slug":"cleaning-gear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skidome.org\/Skidome3\/?page_id=266","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Do not use laundry Detergent. <\/h2>\n\n\n

Any type of fabric can become damaged from its contact with chloride salts (perspiration).
Chloride salts, when left on fabric, can bleed dyes, slowly discolor and eventually deteriorate a fabric. Do not store in unconditioned areas, Plastics can degrade with too much heat.<\/p>\n\n\n

PH <\/strong> –  Matters and the more or less PH from 6-7 are logarithmic in power.<\/p>\n\n\n

Borax = 9.3 Base alkaline   (Used the most)<\/p>\n\n\n

Dawn Dish Detergent and water = 6-7 ph<\/p>\n\n\n

Distilled Vinegar = 2.8 Acid<\/p>\n\n\n

RULES –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Use – less harsh to the fabric at first then move to the next type of PH.<\/p>\n\n\n

After cleaning always Rinse 3 times then apply the waterproof agent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

BATH TIME – Rinse with cold water, in the shower or by the hose, then dry. HOT WATER can remove lubricates inside of ski binding COLD water only <\/em><\/strong>
BINDINGS – Record DIN (binding setting) on a tag and attach to ski. Toe and Heal for each ski.
Use a screwdriver to back off, reduce the setting to Zero
SCREWS attachment to ski or board  – Tight or back off and reset with Elmer’s glue <\/p>\n\n\n

Protect metal edges. Vaseline, anti-rust, wax, do not let rust and pitting to occur. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Plastics<\/strong> do wear out and become brittle.  The polymers and other components off gas, dry, depending on heat and use. BINDINGS do wear out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

BOOTS<\/strong>
LINER BATH<\/strong>– Take out orthotics or footbed, remove liners. Use cold water and fill up boot. Use a combination of Oxyclean and borax in water. Rinse 3 times. Dry outside and use A hairdryer 2 times a day over multiple days to dry. It can take 4-6 days to dry.
SHELL<\/strong> – Wash with cold water
FUNK<\/strong> – Pick up OT Odor Spray. ODOR OUT or other sports spray designed for hockey pads.
Check for wear on buckles and straps, Cracks in the plastic, Treads worn <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

FOLLOW MFG LABEL ********* <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

NEVER USE REGULAR LAUNDRY DETERGENT !!!!!!<\/p>\n\n\n

All zippers shut all velcro closed.<\/h3>\n\n\n

Product: https:\/\/www.nikwax.com\/en-us\/<\/a>
Tech Wash \u2013 Non-Detergent wash
TX \u2013 DIRECT Spray Waterproof
For very dirty spots a Laundry spot remover may help.<\/p>\n\n\n

Gear will retain its factory repellent coating for 20 wash cycles.
Remove items from gear
Follow directions on Nikwax Tech Wash
Use in the bathtub or in 20 lb washer <\/p>\n\n\n

Alternative wash:<\/h2>\n\n\n

Non Detergent mix – Bath Tub of warm water,  2 cups Borax.
Agitate by hand every 5 mins for 15 mins. Drain, Rinse 3 times. <\/p>\n\n\n

ADD WATERPROOF AFTER WASH – Nikwax Waterproof Spray <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Check all straps – Check for cracks, liner issues
Clean with a mix of water, and borax, Rinse 3 times, wipe and let dry. <\/p>\n\n\n

IF in a fall that is bad a helmet should be replaced. Contact the mfg they may have a replacement program. In General 5 to 7 years for an avg helmet without a fall. The compression of foam is the issue and UV, heat and use. <\/p>\n\n\n

CHECK for RECALLS<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Not as easy as it sounds. Unless you always fill out a registration card or alert the mfg. It only takes an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n

This link list is the GOOD list for last year. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Use a search engine and check for recalls on skis, boots, Snowboard bindings, by make. Then model.<\/p>\n\n\n

CPSC – Consumer product safety commission<\/a> has an exhaustive list of recalls on everything. The search takes a bit more time.<\/p>\n\n\n

Try the MFG or Company. Look at the top and bottom. look for RECALL<\/p>\n\n\n

This is an example of the MFG recall<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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