Cleaning mooring cover

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GaryO

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The mooring cover for my boat REALLY looks nasty and needs a good cleaning after this summer. I checked with the local laundromat to see if they had a washing machine that would handle it, thank goodness they do. What does everyone use for soap/detergent to clean their covers? I plan on coating it with 303 Fabric Guard after its clean and dry.
 
marine4003

marine4003

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Re: Cleaning mooring cover

if it is covered with mildew or stains from pollution (like you see on roofs) the washing machine alone wont do anything..place the cover on a cement driveway,spread out best you can, use mildex or any other mold/mildew product..scrub..scrub..soft bristles please..after the mildew stains have dissolved then wash..use mild detergent..its not the fabric that's worrisome its the stitching holding it all ..
 
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stic88

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Re: Cleaning mooring cover

you can always rake it to the car wash and power wash it. they have the detergent and all.
 
5150abf

5150abf

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Re: Cleaning mooring cover

I am with Marine, if you want it really clean spread it out and use a soft bristle brush to scrub it, the best soap I have found for most jobs is regular dish soap, it is mild enough not to hurt anything but it cleans really well.

The washing machine is a little ruff and I woudl worry that it would ruin the water repellency.
 
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djspady

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Re: Cleaning mooring cover

If it is Sunbrella, they have instructions on their web site that recommends mild soap and bleach followed by re-waterproofing. It has worked for me and my cover is 10 years old.
 
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