http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/CommentingController/rss/SiteTree/12155 CommentingController/rss/SiteTree/12155 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/dr-laundry/neutralizing-rinse/#comment-825 My husband recently winterized our camper/trailer and used Clorox bleach with a stiff brush to get rid of some rain water stains on the interior canvas. He said it worked beautifully; however, when I asked if he rinsed it with anything he said "no". The trailer is a pop top and he closed it for winter... will the bleach continue to weaken the fabric in this situation? Would it be advisable for us to open it back up and apply a neutralizing "scrub"?? Thanks so much! Fri, 24 May 2013 15:57:41 -0700 Deborah Nitka http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/dr-laundry/neutralizing-rinse/#comment-825 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/dr-laundry/neutralizing-rinse/#comment-826 Hi Deborah, You should definitely re-open the trailer and rinse away any residual bleach. That’s because it sounds like he applied the bleach undiluted (which, by the way, we never recommend since use of undiluted bleach can result in holes and/or yellowing that don’t always happen immediately but do develop over time). Hopefully you can flush the treated area with a little water and prevent any damage to interior canvas. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:57:41 -0700 Dr. Laundry http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/dr-laundry/neutralizing-rinse/#comment-826