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Hi,

I wanted to ask, if someone has tried to wash old windjammer to renew it. (for Zeppelin)

I have one old windjammer which I used in rain forest, winter condition etc. So now it's tangled and doesn't work well. I want to try put it in washmachine (low temperature, short programe) Anyone try it before?

I already bought a new one, but want a give a change to old one and keep it as a spare. If it is some way how to recover it.

Thank you.

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Available direct from Rycote's website

 

What is the best way to clean a Softie and/or Windjammer?

A.  Both Softies and Windjammers are supplied with a Hair Brush, customers often think that we are joking by including this; but it is actually very important to keep the synthetic fibers as free from tangles as possible to ensure the best possible performance from our products. Softies should be dry brushed thoroughly to remove as much dirt and debris as possible, and to remove any matting that may occur. You should never submerge your Softie in water as this may damage the product.

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Coincidentally, yesterday I had a first in a lifetime experience with a bird pooping on my windshield (not the fur). 

It smelt pretty bad the rest of the day, after the incident close booming had a certain cons...

At the end of the day a soft toothbrush did the trick.  (just in case it might happen to any of you)

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Shampoo. As for smelly microphones, I have a cat who likes to catch mice. The foam shield for my mkh60 happened to be lying in the hallway for a few days. Anyway, came the time to put it back on and go on a job, I noticed the mic sounded as dull as hell. So I whipped it off and found a dead mouse in there. It must have crawled in to escape the cat, and like a lobster trap, been unable to get back out. The smell was horrific. 

 

It took a good few months for the stench of rotting flesh to leave that microphone. 

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