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Date:         Fri, 14 Oct 2005 19:14:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Poptop cleaning & new canvas
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While we're on the subject, you should never mix ammonia and bleach; apparently several people a year do just that trying to brighten their floors or something and die from the toxic gas that results from the mixture. I recall reading that the gas was chemically similar to one used in chemical warfare, but I don't recall which one.

Cya, Robert

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Felder" <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 5:51 PM Subject: Re: Poptop cleaning & new canvas

> Correction, that should have been "don't mix clorox and scouring > compounds like Comet." > > But I wouldn't breath the bleach anyway. > > Jim > > On Oct 14, 2005, at 7:23 PM, Aaron wrote: > >> Well according to the Clorox label, it says to mix it with water and >> detergent, so I would assume it to be safe enough. That said, use >> caution and don't inhale for enjoyment. >> >> >> On Oct 14, 2005, at 4:53 PM, Jim Felder wrote: >> >>> Just a heads up on mixing bleach and detergent... don't breath fumes >>> from the mixture, it's pretty harmful to your lungs. >>> >>> Clorox outdoor is a good choice for poptops, no mixing. >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> On Oct 14, 2005, at 6:37 PM, BJ Feddish wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Aaron wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>>> It had a lot of mildew on it, and we scrubbed it with a 1 to 10 >>>>>> bleach >>>>>> >>>> and detergent solution and then hosed it off. It came out really well >>>> and >>>> was even dry within 2 hours. << >>>> >>>> What detergent did you use? Did you mix the bleach with the >>>> detergent? >>>> Did >>>> you have to scrub with a brush or sponge ir did it come right out? >>>> >>>> Bryan >>>> >>> >>


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