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deodorizing carpet?

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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-15-2024 at 8:05am


Topic: deodorizing carpet?
Posted By: cspruill
Subject: deodorizing carpet?
Date Posted: July-29-2019 at 5:31pm
I have an '83 SN with original orange/ black astroturf style carpet. I just cleaned the interior and noticed that the carpet has a heavy mildew/ funky odor. Before I start using any harsh chemicals, I wanted to poll the experts on any tips to deodorizing the carpets in old correct crafts.

Floor/ stringers are still in decent shape. Hopefully another 5-6 years before I need to tear it all out.

Thanks!

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1983 Ski Nautique 2001



Replies:
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: July-29-2019 at 6:14pm
You could try vinegar water mix and baking soda or just go right to the hydrogen peroxide/5 part water mix....

just make sure you then hose it out well and let it dry in sun all day before storing the boat again.


Posted By: cspruill
Date Posted: July-29-2019 at 7:16pm
Originally posted by AAM196 AAM196 wrote:

You could try vinegar water mix and baking soda or just go right to the hydrogen peroxide/5 part water mix....

just make sure you then hose it out well and let it dry in sun all day before storing the boat again.


Thanks! Do you know how long I should let the Hydrogen Peroxide/ water solution soak on the carpet before rinsing?

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1983 Ski Nautique 2001


Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: July-29-2019 at 9:56pm
Probably 20 mins


Posted By: cspruill
Date Posted: August-05-2019 at 1:35am
Thanks. Just tried the procedure tonight. I'll let it sit in the direct sunlight all day tomorrow and report back the results tomorrow night.

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1983 Ski Nautique 2001


Posted By: cspruill
Date Posted: August-21-2019 at 12:45pm
It worked! No odors!

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1983 Ski Nautique 2001



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