2007-01-05 02:38:36 · 11 answers · asked by jetech001 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Once it has formed, mildew can be eliminated by washing with any number of commercial products formulated for this purpose. One excellent spray is Scrub Free Mildew Remover, which works on contact. It’s available in supermarkets and home centers. But the simplest and least expensive method is to use a solution of water, detergent and household chlorine bleach to clean the surface and kill the fungus. Whatever solution you choose, the important thing, says Povitz, is to remove the growth and the underlying film or dirt completely, then dry it thoroughly. Two important safety notes: Avoid using bleach in combination with any product containing ammonia, as the mixture will produce highly toxic chlorine gas; and test the surface or material to be washed to make sure it will not be harmed by the bleach. Always remember to wear a mask, safety goggles and rubber gloves.
If there is an unusual amount of mold or mildew aboard your boat, or if the fungus comes back continually after cleaning, seek professional help.
2007-01-05 05:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by ArticAnt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever let bleach onboard your boat! It will ruin the vinyl. To clean mold you can use spray nine cleaner, any of the citrus based cleaners or a specific mold cleaner from the boat supply store. In fact you could get armor all vinyl cleaner and then the vinyl protectant from the auto store, works great and saves you money over the marine store!
2016-05-23 05:52:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the simple answer. Get yourself some magic erasers. They work wonders! It will take it right off. I would also suggest after they are clean to protect with 303 Aerospace vinyl protectant. Go to www.pontoon.net and check out their forums. Lots of good advice and all positive comments on the above mentioned advice. That is what I also used while winterizing my boat this year. Good luck!
2007-01-05 08:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by pontooner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that Spray Nine is the best all round cleaner for just about anything ,Mold, grease, stains grit.It really
does a fantastic job... A professional water smoke and fire restorer told me about it.
2007-01-05 13:03:07 · answer #4 · answered by Robert B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a bottle of Simple Green. It works well on vinyl seats.
2007-01-06 00:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by PHILIP D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dish soap white vinager and watter (the vinager will kill the mold spores that have started to grow in creases) and a scrub brush with med stiff brissles
2007-01-05 22:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bleach can ruin the material, any good spray soap will do it as will boat soap. After you have cleaned them use some armor all on them for protection.
2007-01-05 03:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by mark t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach and a scrub brush
2007-01-05 02:48:01 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Softscrub with bleach and some elbow grease.
2007-01-05 03:28:10 · answer #9 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water and household ammonia ( do NOT directly inhale) works the best but as said above , you got it , its there.
2007-01-05 05:16:30 · answer #10 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋