RE: [Paddlewise] Saltweater cleaning - A question of social responsibility

From: Steve Brown <steve_at_brown-web.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 07:14:48 -0800
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> PeterO asked:
>Can anyone suggest ways of remaining socially acceptable over periods
>greater than a week, while using seawater to bathe and wash gear?

We have had decent results (better than staying dirty) with using "Dr
Bonners" liquid soaps (or magic soaps).
After using saltwater to get the major crud of, 90%+ alcohol which can be
purchased at most drug stores, can be used to sponge off all over (careful
around face). The alcohol bath absolutely stops stink.

Steve Brown
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