jddevel Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 Leisure cruiser. OK so prevention is better than cure but I`ve noticed the arrival of some mould on the fabric on part of my tumbledown. (glued so can`t remove really) any advice for removal other than vinegar and water. We do leave windows open for cross air flow and strangely enough mostly occurs adjacent to the open window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer McM Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, jddevel said: Leisure cruiser. OK so prevention is better than cure but I`ve noticed the arrival of some mould on the fabric on part of my tumbledown. (glued so can`t remove really) any advice for removal other than vinegar and water. We do leave windows open for cross air flow and strangely enough mostly occurs adjacent to the open window. Fabric as in cloth material? How about Vanish Oxi Action Stain Remover about £3.50. Maybe Vanish carpet cleaner which is a dry powder in a shaker. Fabric as in a wooden panel? Spraying bleach works quite. White vinegar is supposed to be good, though I've not tried it. The above I have with success. Edited March 8, 2019 by Jennifer McM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 If your mooring has power then closing all down ventilation and using a dehumidifier such as the Meaco DD8L during the colder months will prevent condensation forming and thus mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momac Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 A steam cleaner may help remove/ kill the mould and since no chemicals are involved is less likely to leave a stain. I use dehumidifier to keep the boat interior dry over winter , while the boat is generally unused. https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/st/dd8l-dehumidifiers?refsource=Apadcenters&msclkid=a6c74cd856c4162538de105a9485d366&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search_Dehumidifiers_Brand&utm_term=meaco dd8l dehumidifier&utm_content=Dehumidifiers_Meaco_08L The dehumidifier has cost me £60 in electricity over three months but well worth it for zero mould and the boat interior feels fresh and comfortable even in cold and wet weather such as today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 I recently had to clean up some buoyancy cushions covered in a heavy synthetic fabric. SWMBO dug out some Mykal anti mould and mildew spray - worked a treat. Sprayed on and rinsed off - black mildew stains gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 4 hours ago, jddevel said: Leisure cruiser. OK so prevention is better than cure but I`ve noticed the arrival of some mould on the fabric on part of my tumbledown. (glued so can`t remove really) any advice for removal other than vinegar and water. We do leave windows open for cross air flow and strangely enough mostly occurs adjacent to the open window. Close the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momac Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, blackrose said: Close the window. Yes . But that will not kill the mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 13 hours ago, cuthound said: If your mooring has power then closing all down ventilation and using a dehumidifier such as the Meaco DD8L during the colder months will prevent condensation forming and thus mould. We have done exactly this for the last 5 winters and our boat always smells really fresh and dry. Our DD8L packed up this winter and we will buy a new one for next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddevel Posted March 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 Unfortunately we currently have no mains electric although I believe that is due to change soon. So dehumidifier is out. My solar wouldn`t keep up with it. The material concerned is furniture fabric which we have used in places as a finish on parts of the tumbledown. Regarding windows I was always under the impression that an open window was advised during non-occupation inorder to ventilate and infact help combat condensation. Will try the Mykal anti mould and mildew spray as suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer McM Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 1 hour ago, jddevel said: Unfortunately we currently have no mains electric although I believe that is due to change soon. So dehumidifier is out. My solar wouldn`t keep up with it. The material concerned is furniture fabric which we have used in places as a finish on parts of the tumbledown. Regarding windows I was always under the impression that an open window was advised during non-occupation inorder to ventilate and infact help combat condensation. Will try the Mykal anti mould and mildew spray as suggested. Mind, mould/mildrew spray probably contains bleach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Jennifer McM said: Mind, mould/mildrew spray probably contains bleach. it didn't affect my bright red cushions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnietucker Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 These Aero 360 things have done me well on a small GRP. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unibond-Aero-360º-moisture-absorber-x/dp/B00F1DNYPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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