Getting road grime out of white lycra
Getting road grime out of white lycra
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Chicken Chaser

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9,070 posts

253 months

Thursday 13th June 2013
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Got caught in a couple of very heavy downpours this morning, which wasnt expected and unfortunately was wearing a largely white Castelli top. If it had been a cheap one, I might not have minded so much but its not, and having washed it twice with Vanish, its nowhere near clean. I reckon its beyond cleaning now, but has anyone had any luck in a similar situation?

Mr Will

13,719 posts

235 months

Thursday 13th June 2013
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This stuff: http://www.desolvit.co.uk/

It's magic. Will degrease chains but gentle enough to use on clothing or skin.

(appears to be the same stuff in most of the bottles as well, so I just buy this one and use it for everything: http://www.desolvit.co.uk/products/decorating-diy/... )

BPC7

391 posts

266 months

Thursday 13th June 2013
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Looks like Homebase have one that is designed for washing clothes

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servle...

Mr Will

13,719 posts

235 months

Thursday 13th June 2013
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Yep, but I'm convinced it's the same stuff in every bottle (or near as damn it). Same active ingredients, same concentration, same colour, smell, etc. smile