Online timer for 141 seconds
You have started the rinse again, giving the seams, straps, and damp crevices another 141 seconds under clean water after the first pass missed some clinging material. While the countdown runs, keep turning the gear so the flow reaches folds and joins rather than washing the same exposed surface twice.
Didymo residue can hide in more than one patch, so consecutive countdowns can separate the job into manageable sections. Use this second interval for boot soles and laces, then restart for nets, waders, or other equipment that touched the water. Each fresh countdown marks a new section and reduces the chance of losing track when several muddy items are waiting beside a New Zealand stream.
Rinsing after the alert interrupted you is easier when you resume at a clear physical marker, such as the left boot heel or the next net seam. If the gear still feels gritty or has visible strands when the sound goes, note where you stopped and continue with another interval. If everything is clear sooner, use the remaining time to inspect buckles, drainage holes, and fabric overlaps before moving on to drying.
Common questions
Why might the second timed rinse of didymo-exposed gear take longer?
Thick boot treads, knotted laces, and layered fabric can hold material beyond the first pass. Cold water and awkward access beside a stream may also slow the rinse.
What if the gear looks clean before the timed rinse ends?
Use the remaining interval to check seams, soles, and hidden folds for strands or grit. If those areas are clear, finish the rinse and move the equipment to a suitable place for drying.
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