How to remove mold and mildew

[Searay260cc]

My boat sat for about 3 years and the seats (leather or feel like it) have those dots on them i think it might be a combo of mildew and mold. What can i use to get rid of it as in solution. I head anything that contains bleach but what would you guys suggest?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

Mr Clean Magic Eraser and go for it.

 

[NYBo]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

It is almost definitely vinyl, not leather. There are a number of mildew strain removers available; look here. You have to be careful with products that contain chlorine bleach because they can damage the stitching in your upholstery.

 

[Searay260cc]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

What if I use the tilex mold and mildew? It's about $4 at wally world

 

[25thmustang]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

What if I use the tilex mold and mildew? It's about $4 at wally world

This will have bleach in it from what I recall. I personally use simple green around the boat. Dilute it as needed, and it is safe for the environment.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

I had the same blotching grey stains from mold and mildew on my white vinyl seating, my boat also sat for several years under a tarp before I bought it, I tryed all kinds of cleaner and 90% of it cleaned up but I don't think it will ever completely go away. I haven't tryed this Majic Eraser everyone raves about maybe I ought to.

 

[nlain]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

Simple Green Marine, spray on let it sit a few minutes and work it a little, keep it moist, then wash it off.

 

[fat fanny]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

2nd that on the simple green, Also the mean grean from the dollar stores works just as good and at half the price.

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

3rd on Simple Green. Use the stuff every where on the boat. The concentrate stuff goes along ways diluted.

 

[RIDEPATE]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

A lot of the time mold comes from the underside of the vinyl attributed to wet foam seat cores. Somes times it's surface, but if it's from underneath ,the only way to get rid of the spots is to remove the cover and attack it from the backside.

 

[204 Escape]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

I agree with both the magic eraser, AND the Simple Green. I made up some Shredded IVORY soap, (in a bar), and water that cleaned the seats really well, as well. (BUT, I didn't have any mold). It did smell good though !!!!! You could use liquid IVORY dish soap as well, and save the shredding.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: How to remove mold and mildew

Spray 9 is the cleaner of choice for me. I use it on the boat and the RV. Cleans up mildew very well.