fidsandfrats Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I'd like to know if anyone knows how to thoroughly clean the Get-a-Grip climbing nets? Both spot cleaning and an overall cleaning of the entire net. Does anyone know the manufacture's name? I'd like to call and get their recommendation. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I found this on http://parrotisland.mainsecureserver.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=549 CLEANING: We have found that the best way to clean the Get A Grip Climbing Nets is to wipe down or soak the dirty areas in the Oxyfresh Cleansing Gele' which we use for cleaning everything used with our birds! A mild liquid dishwashing liquid (like Dove or Palmolive) diluted at 2 tablespoons per gallon of warm water can also work. They may also be washed in a FRONT LOADING clothes washng machine - but NOT in top loaders as they can get caught in the agitator and potentially be destroyed! Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Can't you just soak them in the tub & hang them in the sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdnut Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I usually thoroughly power hose that type of item and then hang it in the sun all afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidsandfrats Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi Thanks everyone. I called StarBird just to see what they would see. Here is their reponse. They could not stress enough the importance of letting it dry COMPLETELY. Depending upon the size of Get a Grip that you have there are a couple of different ways to clean it. If it's small, it can go into the washing machine on a gentle cycle in cold water without detergent. The other method is to lay it out on the ground with a hose and a scrub brush and hose it down. Anything stuck to it will wash away with a touch of the brush. However, it must dry completely, best in the sun, before you hang it again. Remember it's a natural, untreated fiber, and although it is mold and mildew resistant, if it's wet when you bring it in it can mold with that high concentration of water. If it's small and you want to put it into the dryer, do so without much heat. Use the bare minimum because once again, being a natural fiber it can shrink a bit. Average shrinkage with higher heat is about 10%. If it's small you can also wash it in the tub or the sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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