My Sabelt harnesses have got really grubby over the winter, had to be trailered about a bit I suspect that's the main reason, what's the best way to clean them without weakening them?

In the washine machine in a pillow case so the Mrs carnt hear them rattling round

IIRC, the recommended way to clean belts is to wipe them with a cloth/sponge & mild soapy water (i.e. a solution of one of those mild clothes-cleaning soap flakes).

[Edited on 26/2/11 by David Jenkins]

Dish washer

Lay them out and presure wash them. Give them a soak in some vanish for a few hours. Havnt done this but its what I would try.

pressure wash them if you want them very clean-- i have done and they seem fine.


if your concerned about damaging them, i recall climbing rope having to be put in a bath of mild soapy water and left for the muck to come out.

its the same with NOMEX race overalls, i just bung them in the washer, im sure your not meant to cos the "residue" of the detergent affects the fire resistance? its only 30 sec anyway!

IC

Vanish stain remover worked on my old parachute harness