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flotation suit?

#1 Post by martin32 »

I know how to clean my flotation suit but how can i get rid off the bad smell? its very strong! :?
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#2 Post by Pat Spillane »

Try taking a shower. Seriously I have tried a few things to get rid of the fishy smells but little seems to work, anyway its as bad the next time I shove my hands back in my pockets.
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#3 Post by roger de dodger »

vanish in the water helps just a capfull but there is always a slight wiff no mater what u use :oops:
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#4 Post by boycie89 »

is that what you use to get the blood out after fridays incident rodge !!!!!!
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#5 Post by roger de dodger »

no its still all over it looks macho and will remind me not to open the pocket with anything narrower than a nostril in my hand again :oops:
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#6 Post by EoinMag »

I washed mine in the bath with some shampoo, just a small amount then I use the waterproofing spray on it afterwards from the camping shop.
That said the suit is screwed and being brought back, but that's down the IMAX being a bit dodgy on stitching quality.
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#7 Post by contender »

Mine goes through the washing machine at a cool cycle with non-bio washing powder. It takes a day or two to dry out but it stands up well to the abuse. Also sometimes if you just want a quick fix wipe the suit down with warm water and lenor, no need to soak the suit this way, or what also is good is to spray the suit with fabrez, leave for 10mins and wipe down with a damp cloth. Quess you guys can tell, but my better half does not like the stink of fish..
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#8 Post by Stan »

I had to buy a shed to house my suit and fishing gear in.....that or divorce!!!
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#9 Post by Neil »

And why is it that the smell of fish in the kitchen from supermarket-bought fish never draws as much fire as the smell of fish in the kitchen from your caught fish or even fishing tackle.........
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#10 Post by pookie5488 »

salt-x make a gel phew-go , it was reviewed in sea angler or total sea fishing last mnth.

and it does work got a sample bottle and it did job well.

i been using the salt-x also just a spray you clean rods and reels with.

http://www.salt-xuk.com/

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