Cleaning mold and mildew from vinyl seats

FLATHEAD

Rear Admiral
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After yesterday’s debacle as I was cleaning I could not ignore the mold and mildew on my seats any longer. Wasn’t horrible but enough to irritate me. Looked on line for products and methods and most I looked at showed it did a mediocre job at best with lots of elbow grease.
So I did my own thing. I used Clorox/Tilex mold and mildew and a soft round brush in my cordless drill. Didn’t take much and my seats are like brand new. Spray it on, go over it with the brush medium speed, Wipe with a damp cloth, dry with a cloth. I suggest wearing a mask and be aware of surrounding surfaces because it does create a little fine mist. It also leaves a faint bleach smell which I’m sure will dissipate pretty fast. Wish I had taken a before picture.

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jlh3rd

Lieutenant Junior Grade
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another one to try.
My custom cover is "trying" to develop mold at one corner. I don't want it transferring to my expensive 2 year old complete vinyl redo.
Afraid of using straight, even diluted bleach, on the cover.
 

Davetowz

Petty Officer 1st Class
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I have never seen anything that actually removes the black that doesn't have bleach in it..
Seats look good!
 

Drivewayboater2

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Aug 21, 2019
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I have had success using oxiclean. Just mix up a heavy mixture. 1/2 cup to 1/2 gallon water.
A bit of elbow grease and the seats look great.
 
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