Whiffy Kit - The Pits

   My Gill Hydrophobe top has become a little too arm pitty for my liking.
It generally gets chucked in the washing machine on a quick 40 degree wash or a long 30 degree one with a small amount of detergent.  However that isn't making much difference

Is there anything that's worth trying to return it too it's former glory or is it a case of that's what happens with modern kit and it's time to replace?

If the latter, any recommendations?

The Hydrophobe was OK, but I prefer my NP equivalent (Thermalite).  Only problem with the NP top is it shrinks every time is washed, but does stretch back afterwards.

Any other options worth considering?  Don't like the Gul Evotherm, but Rooster Polypro and Magic Marine Bipoly are possibles.  

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jaydub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaydub Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Whiffy Kit - The Pits Posted: 18 Sep 15 at 12:20am
	My Gill Hydrophobe top has become a little too arm pitty for my liking. It generally gets chucked in the washing machine on a quick 40 degree wash or a long 30 degree one with a small amount of detergent. However that isn't making much difference Is there anything that's worth trying to return it too it's former glory or is it a case of that's what happens with modern kit and it's time to replace? If the latter, any recommendations? The Hydrophobe was OK, but I prefer my NP equivalent (Thermalite). Only problem with the NP top is it shrinks every time is washed, but does stretch back afterwards. Any other options worth considering? Don't like the Gul Evotherm, but Rooster Polypro and Magic Marine Bipoly are possibles.

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 15 at 8:35am
	There is some enzyme stuff you can use which supposedly helps. Mirazyme, I think it is called.
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 15 at 8:49am
	Thing is the problem is basically caused by a population of bacteria, so washing at 30 degrees or even 40 degrees with small amounts of detergent isn't going to do much to kill them off.

about a boat Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 25 Oct 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 60	Post Options Post Reply Quote about a boat Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 15 at 9:06am
	Bacteria is the trouble. You can use a deodorant spray on the top. Deodorant “switches off” the smell the bacteria give off. Do not use anti-perspirent as this works in a different way and does not switch off the smell.

cad99uk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 11 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 187	Post Options Post Reply Quote cad99uk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 15 at 9:26am
	Mcnett wet and dry suit shampoo or two caps of Dettol in a bucket of water.

transient Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Aug 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 715	Post Options Post Reply Quote transient Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 15 at 10:19am
	Diluted vinegar will kill the bacteria.....soak and rinse.

ChrisB14 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 29 Oct 13 Location: London Online Status: Offline Posts: 101	Post Options Post Reply Quote ChrisB14 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 15 at 10:33am
	Simple solution: Anti-bacterial laundry cleanser (e.g. from Dettol). Add to the laundry, run at 30 or 40˚. Done. After two years our hydrophobs are still fresh. Even after getting a bit unpleasant over the course of a long event a single wash was sufficient to bring them right back.
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jaydub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaydub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 15 at 11:08am
	Thanks all for your suggestions. I'm running with Chris's suggestion of the Dettol anti bacterial laundry cleanser, although I can see the McNett's solution of wet suit shampoo plus a soaking in Mirazyme is probably the ultimate solution. Loving the other suggestions, although slightly concerned that using vinegar (or mouthwash, which I've sen suggested elsewhere) might leave me with a different smelly problem. May well treat myself to an MM bipoly top anyway and take advantage of the 15% off Boat Show offer that finishes this weekend.

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 15 at 11:39am
	If none of that works, it's best just to grab the top, bring it out to the garden and take the good christian dark ages approach of "Burn the witch!!".

PeterG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 823	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterG Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 15 at 12:17pm
	Or just get a new crew with no sense of smell?
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