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
>>>>
>>>
>>