Canopy cleaning.

[jaywalker]

I bought a boat last year chuffed with it but the canopies are huge. The canopy is old but in good nick but needs some serious cleaning. It is a hard canvas and has green algae forming on the edges. I am looking for advice on how to clean it as I have been told to avoid chemicals at all cost.

Does anyone do a cleaning service or is that the lazy way out?

 

TIA. Jim

[Momac]

I dont have a suggestion that avoids chemicals but can say what I do.

 

 

Patio Magic diluted as instructions or any other  similar algae cleaner may be applied using a garden sprayer on a dry day with no wind . This must dry off before any rain. Then do nothing. The affect is not instant . After a couple of weeks the green should have gone. You may have missed a bit and need to re- apply. 

 

A repeat treatment annually seems sufficient. .... just waiting for a dry spell which isn't going to be this weekend..

 

 

If you canvas is very dirty you may first  wish to  clean it. I use mild detergent such as Stardrops.  

 

[IDS]

The Algae zapper product from Kinver Canopies is great, it works as described, simple and no effort. I'd tried various other products but nothing came close to this.

[cuthound]

I use "Wet & Forget" https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/332326487899?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=332326487899&targetid=596596271901&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1007147&poi=&campaignid=6619152143&mkgroupid=84510982208&rlsatarget=pla-596596271901&abcId=1140496&merchantid=7419664&gclid=CjwKCAjw3c_tBRA4EiwAICs8Cn2FtwvDWxyEDp6YEUB7_pJ8N4aEqJzowG320pt4OdRBZU7Qn0kmUxoC-30QAvD_BwE

 

to remove the green, then Renovo cleaner, Renovo colour restorer (if needed) and finally Fabsil waterproofer. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grangers-Fabsil-Gold-1-lt/dp/B002UG8IQK/ref=asc_df_B002UG8IQK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=218086732501&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5040778892753290468&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007147&hvtargid=pla-421699537163&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

[David Mack]

1 hour ago, jaywalker said:

 I am looking for advice on how to clean it as I have been told to avoid chemicals at all cost.

Does anyone do a cleaning service or is that the lazy way out?

 

If you can find a cleaning service, I suspect they will use chemicals.

[Dr Bob]

2 hours ago, cuthound said:

I use "Wet & Forget" https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/332326487899?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=332326487899&targetid=596596271901&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1007147&poi=&campaignid=6619152143&mkgroupid=84510982208&rlsatarget=pla-596596271901&abcId=1140496&merchantid=7419664&gclid=CjwKCAjw3c_tBRA4EiwAICs8Cn2FtwvDWxyEDp6YEUB7_pJ8N4aEqJzowG320pt4OdRBZU7Qn0kmUxoC-30QAvD_BwE

 

to remove the green, then Renovo cleaner, Renovo colour restorer (if needed) and finally Fabsil waterproofer. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grangers-Fabsil-Gold-1-lt/dp/B002UG8IQK/ref=asc_df_B002UG8IQK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=218086732501&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5040778892753290468&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007147&hvtargid=pla-421699537163&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

Agreed.

Wet and Forget is brilliant. Just clean with soap and water first then brush W&F on.

When dry reproof with Fabsil Gold. (Gold is more expensive than their normal stuff but works great)

We did ours last summer and the algae has kept away all year.

[mrsmelly]

7 hours ago, jaywalker said:

I bought a boat last year chuffed with it but the canopies are huge. The canopy is old but in good nick but needs some serious cleaning. It is a hard canvas and has green algae forming on the edges. I am looking for advice on how to clean it as I have been told to avoid chemicals at all cost.

Does anyone do a cleaning service or is that the lazy way out?

 

TIA. Jim

My neighbours cover was minging, they took it to a bloke just off the M1 ar Castle Donnington. He did a brilliant job of cleaning it and fitting new zips for peanuts. £175 in total. I have his address and number if you want it. Cleaning very mucky covers is up there with polishing brass, an absolute no no.

[jaywalker]

Sorry I took so long in replying, I would be very interested in this chaps number.

im not a great believer in sweating if someone will sweat for me at a reasonable cost. 

Jim

[mrsmelly]

4 hours ago, jaywalker said:

Sorry I took so long in replying, I would be very interested in this chaps number.

im not a great believer in sweating if someone will sweat for me at a reasonable cost. 

Jim

No problem, you are a wise man. Its on the boat and I am not I will obtain it and post it asap.

[mrsmelly]

Found the number. Hes called Paul. 07854 038408        01332 812233

No connection other than I have ssen how well he cleaned an absolutely filthy cover!!