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Josh Trefethen
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  • Keller, TX
  • United States
  • Photography
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what is the best way to clean my canopy?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Douglas Farrar Dec 11, 2010. 14 Replies

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Josh Trefethen commented on Michelle Wermuth's blog post Does this offend you?
"so who made the comic - I don't see any credit. "
Apr 16
Josh Trefethen commented on Jim Parker's blog post Bayou City Memorial Park -- some amusing observations
"Good summary Jim - forgot you were going to be at the show - too bad we didn't bump into each other! Sales for me were way down from the previous year.  I still did well, but did a little over 2 times as much last year. I couldn't…"
Mar 30
Josh Trefethen replied to Mark Yearwood's discussion Upcoming Texas Shows ?
"Gallery Wraps are fine at the show.  I've done the show several years now and there are several artists, including myself with canvas wraps.   -Josh"
Sep 13, 2011
Josh Trefethen commented on Connie Mettler's group Photographers Darkroom
"Ruth - check out propanels.com   Regards,-Joshhttp://JoshTrefethen.comhttp://facebook.com/JoshTrefethenPhotography"
Jan 21, 2011
Douglas Farrar replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"We have cleaned our Trim Line about 2 to 3 times a year.  We set it up in the back yard and clean the top with soapy water(dawn dishwashing soap) and a soft scrub brush and then rinse.  We then put the legs on and raise to normal…"
Dec 11, 2010
Matthew Olian replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"Get a big bottle of simple green, an extendable scrubber, a powerwasher, and an extra set of hands! I helped my buddy get his canopy from serious moldiness to sparkling white using simple green! That stuff is amazing!!"
Dec 11, 2010
Arlene & Bob Carey replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"We cleaned our EZUP Encore II canopy in a large capacity commercial washing machine, but noticed some degradation in the fabric. Took the canopy to a boat canvas shop to have it waterproofed and no leaks so far for the last couple years. Time to do…"
Nov 30, 2010
Jacqueline Webster replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"I second the Crud Cutter. The stuff is magic. I would use it as a last resort or if you had some kind of tar or sap that wouldn't budge with another method."
Nov 30, 2010
R. Michael Wommack replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"Here is a tip I learned from a veteran. You know those annoying black marks that don't seem to want to come out? Use a "Magic erasure" with nothing but a little water. At the end of the season after washing my canopy with dish soap…"
Nov 29, 2010
Cindy Ketchersid replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"I've never heard of Crud Cutter...Will check it out if it better than Greased Lightning. Anything to simplify my life. Thank you."
Nov 29, 2010
Gary Haynes replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"Josh I'd call Flourish and see what they recommend. After that call Ringling Brothers and see what the use on the big tops :} (just had to do it)"
Nov 29, 2010
Robert M. Wallis replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"Go to Lowe's and get a gallon jug of Crud Cutter. Better than Greased Lightning ;-) I set my John Mee canopy out to dry on my sundeck, and it rained again, bringing down leaves which stained the top brown something terrible =8-O. I set the top…"
Nov 29, 2010
Jacqueline Webster replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"I've use a laundromat in a pinch. I came home with a wet, stinky canopy with pine sap on it and had a show the following weekend. I put it in one of those jumbo commercial washers ($5.00 per wash) with some enviro-friendly laundry soap and it…"
Nov 29, 2010
Melanie Rolfes replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"I had just the canopy frame set up, no legs, and placed the canopy on it and was able to easily work on it. When I have come home with a wet tent, I always bring it down to my basement and lay out the canopy top on my pool table. We have a 9ft table…"
Nov 29, 2010
Cindy Ketchersid replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"We put our frame up the lowest it will go and put the top on. Use Greased Lightning in a bucket with a car brush. I've put a little bleach in there as well, if there was any mold, or spray with a light bleach and water. I lay the sides on the…"
Nov 29, 2010
Josh Trefethen replied to Josh Trefethen's discussion what is the best way to clean my canopy?
"that's a good question Larry - I'll look into it. shipping may be spendy...it is heavy and bulky. I have the top and 6 sides...in total almost 800 sq feet. yikes! Probably worth it to pay someone to do it. I have a bit of mold on it from…"
Nov 28, 2010

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At 3:12pm on August 11, 2010, Connie Mettler gave Josh Trefethen a gift
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Happy birthday, Josh. I hope today is lots of fun for you full of laughs and hugs and the coming year makes some of those dreams come true.
At 3:48pm on November 10, 2009, Connie Mettler gave Josh Trefethen a gift
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Excellent report, Josh. Thanks. Would you (or did you) post the time lapse about your booth set up here? New members would probably find it interesting. Put it in the blog area and I'll feature it.
 
 
 

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