JohnK Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Any thoughts on what’s best for removing mildew from vinyl boat seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I use bleach, dluted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieR Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Paste of lemon juice and salt, or white wine vinegar? I also use Milton nappy sanitiser on my car roof- kills bugs, algae etc without being harsh.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w44nty Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 HG Mould Remover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I have tried many products for mildew, but I find the best way of getting it is to stop all ventilation and make sure you've left the boat good and damp. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Cilit mould and mildew remover, excellent, great on textured walkways as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 I have tried many products for mildew, but I find the best way of getting it is to stop all ventilation and make sure you've left the boat good and damp.Sadly it’s my ski boat that’s floating all year with fabric covers so that isn’t possible (at least I don’t think it is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 HG Mould Remover Now there’s one I have some of already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Most if not all the mould/mildew cleaners contain bleach which does kill the mildew/mould spores on fabric/canvas etc it does not fully remove the marks and too much bleach content will and does effect the stitching so be careful and only use a slight quantity, about a small capful of bleach to a bucket of warm water is more than sufficient. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Mouse Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Sainsbury's stain remover (It's in a pink spray bottle) worked really well on the curtains in our boat that had mildew spots all over the lining material when we bought it last year. I used it as a last resort before buying new ones. The boss was not to happy I think she really wanted a new set. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Diluted solution of tea tree oil. Not tried it yet, but told it works as a friend swears by it for his canopies. DO NOT TEA TREE OIL NEAT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hi John, I have just had a thought, if you have any pink stains on your seating this is a result of mildew, as above it can be killed but you can not remove the pink stains. The mildew usually gets into the seating because the seating sponge soaks up any water, we had this happen by water seeping through a press stud in the canopy, we didn't know where the water was coming from until we were sat under the canopy in the rain and Tan was holding her empty coffee mug when a drip of water fell into her mug, followed by many more. A little bit of magic putty in the press stud hole sorted the problem. Regards Alan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Wet and forget, works, use it sparingly because it is not really good with aquatic life. paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Thanks very much everyone for taking the time to reply. I’m genuinely surprised at the number of different products you like. I was expecting one or two options and a lot of people agreeing. Is anyone crossing Breydon tomorrow? I thought I’d give the boat a bit of a clean then blow the cobwebs off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Jiffy uses one up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Well the good news is HG Mould spray worked a treat. My vinyl (or leather) is white so I don’t need to worry about discolouration. The bad news is I think I’ve got an engine problem. It ran a treat. 45mph across Breydon. Then started sounding rough under acceleration. It sounds like a dropped / broken valve to me, I hope I’m wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finny Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 It's great to use natural products and have tried many times but unfortunately never had the results........we converted part of the main bedroom into a walk in wet room no windows to vent moisture but we had fitted a industrial washroom grade extracting unit but we still get mildew and mold - which drives me crazy to the tune that my kids call me " Mr Bleach " , but not no more thanks to Astonish mildew and mold remover - funnily enough I've just made the blinds in the conservatory look new again after coming out of winter . Cheap as chips from these cheap and cheerful bargain shops now sure if repairs possible broken valves though finny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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