Mildew / Mold clean up
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Topic: Mildew / Mold clean up
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Mildew / Mold clean up
Date Posted: May-02-2005 at 11:50am
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Just brought the boat out of winter storage to find several items inside the boat had mildew / mold on them.
Boat was put away dry and we have never had this problem before. Any secrets out there for killing mold / mildew and or removing the stains from canvas, life vests, ski bags etc? 
Thanks for any help. |
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Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-02-2005 at 3:56pm
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chlorox ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: May-02-2005 at 7:35pm
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Thought about clorox but was afraid of ruining itmes that have color.....
Thanks 
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Posted By: Rosser
Date Posted: May-02-2005 at 9:46pm
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go to correct craft web site and see good info on interior cleaning methods.Spray Nine Marine cleaner and diluted chlorox.1 to 4 ratio. ------------- 1971 Skier holman&moody 1971 Mustang holman&moody |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: May-03-2005 at 4:14am
| I've always used 10% bleach for mold. Bleach will kill the mold and remove the stains. Spray it on, wait 10 min., rinse it off. Check the solution on a hidden area to make sure it doesn't ruin the color. If 10% bleach fades the color, try 1%. You might also try 3% hydrogen peroxide or Oxyclean but I have no experience with them. Good luck. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: May-03-2005 at 11:05am
Thanks to all for the continued advice
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Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-03-2005 at 3:21pm
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When you store your boat for winter, don't coat the vinyl down with armour-all. It seems to make mildew grow faster. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: May-03-2005 at 4:42pm
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Really? Armour-All makes mold grow faster? Wow. Who woulda thought? What is best to protect the vinyl seats? ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: jameski
Date Posted: May-03-2005 at 5:05pm
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I have had a terrible problem with mildew on my vinyl until last Fall. I found a product called "mildew preventer" made by Clorox, or 409, or one of the big manufacturers. You apply it like armor-all. I was skeptical about it, but I used it last fall and I have not had ANY mildew this winter. I'll never winterize without it again. ------------- current boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1977 - 94 Sport Nautique previous boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=601 - 78 Martinique |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: May-03-2005 at 5:06pm
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The marina (White Lake) sells a vinyl treatment that hinders mildew, but it is very expensive. I just rub a little clorox on when I see a spot. Just be careful with clorox near and on stitching, it can cause it to deterioate. There is another product called Duralast, but have not tried it. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: mackwrench
Date Posted: May-03-2005 at 7:25pm
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Tilex mold & mildew will work as well & does'nt seem to affect colored aeras. No matter what takes it off, put some type of protection back asap ------------- NO LONGER A MEMBER |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: May-05-2005 at 11:12am
| Thanks for the continued advice. |