Cleaning your hi viz gear

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I usually wash seperate in a sink of hot water, but over time, this seems to remove less and less oil/ grease/ general grime etc. and they’re starting to look a bit tatty. Anyone got a specific product they use as opposed to washing up powder?

I’ve decided I’m going to get another hi viz top with no markings on it that I can wear when out on the road, but need the Agency ones for turning up and doing initial work etc. just don’t like them looking tatty really.

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Tell the agency to stop being tight [zb] and provide new ones?..

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DP

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Bin it if its that bad. What are you doing though to get covered in oil and grease?

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AndrewG:
DP

That’s a strange way to clean a hi viz :open_mouth: :laughing:

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OVLOV JAY:

AndrewG:
DP

That’s a strange way to clean a hi viz :open_mouth: :laughing:

Should have written double post really knowing how minds work on this forum :grimacing:

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I find most of the crap gets on it when I’m using dunnage like old pallets etc. to pack out the load between pallets. The pallets themselves are snugged up to each other usually, but some loads on the pallets don’t fill the pallet to the edges and I like to pack it out to stop it shifting on the pallet.

Getting one hi viz out of an agency is a bonus mate, let alone a replacement as some I do work for don’t even have any to give you. I know ‘technically’ they are supposed to supply PPE, but some don’t and as long as they get me work when I need it, I’m not going to turn it away.

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andy_s:
I find most of the crap gets on it when I’m using dunnage like old pallets etc. to pack out the load between pallets. The pallets themselves are snugged up to each other usually, but some loads on the pallets don’t fill the pallet to the edges and I like to pack it out to stop it shifting on the pallet.

Getting one hi viz out of an agency is a bonus mate, let alone a replacement as some I do work for don’t even have any to give you. I know ‘technically’ they are supposed to supply PPE, but some don’t and as long as they get me work when I need it, I’m not going to turn it away.

You can pick them up for nothing on ebay if you really need them mate, then just book a extra hour when needed :wink:

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I thought after 10 washes hi viz are no longer “Hi viz” .

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The dirtier the better. Who wants a poncy visible high Viz.

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andy_s:
I usually wash seperate in a sink of hot water, but over time, this seems to remove less and less oil/ grease/ general grime etc. and they’re starting to look a bit tatty. Anyone got a specific product they use as opposed to washing up powder?

Yeh, …a wife. :laughing:

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Yep:
The dirtier the better. Who wants a poncy visible high Viz.

:unamused:

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robroy:

andy_s:
I usually wash seperate in a sink of hot water, but over time, this seems to remove less and less oil/ grease/ general grime etc. and they’re starting to look a bit tatty. Anyone got a specific product they use as opposed to washing up powder?

Yeh, …a wife. :laughing:

You sexist pig! :imp:
I bet you don’t trust her to do your poofy curtains just the way you like em… :stuck_out_tongue:

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Rub washing up liquid in to the dirty parts and wash as normal, works for me

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Yep:
The dirtier the better. Who wants a poncy visible high Viz.

Nothing wrong with turning up and looking smart imo mate, especially working for agency. As been said on other threads, agency’s use you and I use them to maybe get a foot in the door with a company I like working for and making an impression. Might be down to my years in the Army or just my nature I guess. Mind you, I draw the line at ironing my underpants.

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I just chuck mine in washing machine on synthetics wash then hang on back of chair to dry

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Wash an High Vis, never, ask your boss for a new one.

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Mine goes in the washing machine every week with the rest of my uniform. It states on the label that they are good for 25 washes, nearly six months. The reflective strips get an abrasion mark on after a couple of months so I request a new one.

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Evil8Beezle:

robroy:

andy_s:
I usually wash seperate in a sink of hot water, but over time, this seems to remove less and less oil/ grease/ general grime etc. and they’re starting to look a bit tatty. Anyone got a specific product they use as opposed to washing up powder?

Yeh, …a wife. :laughing:

You sexist pig! :imp:
I bet you don’t trust her to do your poofy curtains just the way you like em… :stuck_out_tongue:

NOBODY touches my poofy curtains mate, they’re sacred :sunglasses: . :smiley:

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You agency guys will have to keep them clean, to maintain your ‘■■■■ status’ when seen driving in one. :laughing:
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