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I found some isolated areas [port and starboard settee / bunk area behind
the flip up back rests] that had some mildew staining. That damned black crap in the corners on the fabric. I was disgusted! Well I panicked and rented a 3500 psi pressure washer... stripped out the boat ... opened the windows and went nuts! I cleaned the interior top to bottom. The upholstery is like new now, the hand made Quebec Lace curtains are soaking.... and the friggin' Mildew is so outta there it's like it was never present. I also managed to rent out the washer to 3 other folks working on their boats and made the rental fee + $50. The pressure wash of the interior will now be an annual task after seeing the results. I normally machine wash all the cushions but I was stuck with an upholstery cleaner and wet/dry vacuum for the stuff I couldn't remove from the vessel. Not anymore..... Bwahahahahahahahahaaaa!!!! CM |
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You need to kill the spores. A wipe down with diluted bleach will do
that and sanitise the whole boat. Cheers Capt. Mooron wrote: I found some isolated areas [port and starboard settee / bunk area behind the flip up back rests] that had some mildew staining. That damned black crap in the corners on the fabric. I was disgusted! Well I panicked and rented a 3500 psi pressure washer... stripped out the boat ... opened the windows and went nuts! I cleaned the interior top to bottom. The upholstery is like new now, the hand made Quebec Lace curtains are soaking.... and the friggin' Mildew is so outta there it's like it was never present. I also managed to rent out the washer to 3 other folks working on their boats and made the rental fee + $50. The pressure wash of the interior will now be an annual task after seeing the results. I normally machine wash all the cushions but I was stuck with an upholstery cleaner and wet/dry vacuum for the stuff I couldn't remove from the vessel. Not anymore..... Bwahahahahahahahahaaaa!!!! CM |
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"Capt. Mooron" wrote: I found some isolated areas [port and starboard settee / bunk area behind the flip up back rests] that had some mildew staining. That damned black crap in the corners on the fabric. I was disgusted! I thought you had your "Indians" do it for you, chief... LP ;-D Weren't you the supervisor? eg Well I panicked and rented a 3500 psi pressure washer... stripped out the boat ... opened the windows and went nuts! I cleaned the interior top to bottom. The upholstery is like new now, the hand made Quebec Lace curtains are soaking.... and the friggin' Mildew is so outta there it's like it was never present. I also managed to rent out the washer to 3 other folks working on their boats and made the rental fee + $50. The pressure wash of the interior will now be an annual task after seeing the results. I normally machine wash all the cushions but I was stuck with an upholstery cleaner and wet/dry vacuum for the stuff I couldn't remove from the vessel. Not anymore..... Bwahahahahahahahahaaaa!!!! CM |
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"Navigator" wrote: You need to kill the spores. A wipe down with diluted bleach will do that and sanitise the whole boat. sounds like "experience" talking... LP |
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"Navigator" wrote in message ... | You need to kill the spores. A wipe down with diluted bleach will do | that and sanitise the whole boat. Oh I killed the spores all right...... 3500 PSI with a biocide/fungicide concentrate industrial cleaner. It was a "Scorched Earth Policy"!!!! Ethnic spore cleansing! ;-D I tried the bleach routine with all the effect of Bush in Iraq..... it seemed like "insurgent" spores arrived from all over and I ended up with a bigger mess on my hands than when we first cleaned the boat. I left all the ports and hatches open and set a big fan in the companionway. Light and air are the best methods to ensure the plague does not return. I've seen it hit other boats up here and cause big problems. CM |
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"Lady Pilot" wrote in message | I thought you had your "Indians" do it for you, chief... Hi Ya Darlin'...... yes the crew did scrub the boat down and did get those areas with a diluted [50/50] bleach solution. Obviously that had all the effect of a "Liberation" "Crusade" on a Muslim country by Christian forces. | LP ;-D | | Weren't you the supervisor? eg I'm always the "Supervisor"...... it's lonely at the top! :-D BTW - I did write you... didn't you get my email? CM |
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Capt. Mooron wrote:
Oh I killed the spores all right...... 3500 PSI with a biocide/fungicide concentrate industrial cleaner. It was a "Scorched Earth Policy"!!!! Ethnic spore cleansing! ;-D ??? I'd guess that a 3500 psi did not work wonders on your joinery though. One thing that's right is that you need a spray, or better an aerosol. Simply wiping with bleach solution won't get into the crevices where the spores are prevalent. But dilute bleach is very effective. I tried the bleach routine with all the effect of Bush in Iraq..... it seemed like "insurgent" spores arrived from all over and I ended up with a bigger mess on my hands than when we first cleaned the boat. I left all the ports and hatches open and set a big fan in the companionway. Light and air are the best methods to ensure the plague does not return. I've seen it hit other boats up here and cause big problems. All that does is keep the spores from growing in areas that are directly exposed & ventilated.... down in the little voids & spaces, they are still growing and will burst out when you close up the boat. Fresh Whatever- Doug King |
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"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ...
I found some isolated areas [port and starboard settee / bunk area behind the flip up back rests] that had some mildew staining. That damned black crap in the corners on the fabric. I was disgusted! And you should be. But have you ever heard of Tilex mildew remover, perhaps a bucket of watered down bleach. A 3,500 psi pressure washer is a bit extreme dont you think? Well I panicked and rented a 3500 psi pressure washer... stripped out the boat ... opened the windows and went nuts! Sounds like Canaduh SOP. I cleaned the interior top to bottom. The upholstery is like new now, the hand made Quebec Lace curtains are soaking.... and the friggin' Mildew is so outta there it's like it was never present. Are you soaking your matching hand crochet dolies? I also managed to rent out the washer to 3 other folks working on their boats and made the rental fee + $50. Swerd thinking! The pressure wash of the interior will now be an annual task after seeing the results. I normally machine wash all the cushions but I was stuck with an upholstery cleaner and wet/dry vacuum for the stuff I couldn't remove from the vessel. Not anymore..... Bwahahahahahahahahaaaa!!!! Sheeeze................ Go for it mooron. I will keep the inside of my boat dry, that way mildew will not grow. Joe CM |
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Hope it all dries out before you have to put the boat up next fall....
-- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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A wipe down with diluted bleach will do that and sanitise the whole boat. Vinegar works just as well and is far more environmentally correct.... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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Yup Kitty... it's almost dry now. The fabric was just slightly damp as of
1400 hrs today. Nice breeze and warm weather helps a lot. Man does the interior ever look nice now. CM "katysails" wrote in message ... | Hope it all dries out before you have to put the boat up next fall.... | | -- | katysails | s/v Chanteuse | Kirie Elite 32 | http://katysails.tripod.com | | "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax | and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein | | |
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"Joe" wrote in message | And you should be. But have you ever heard of Tilex mildew remover, | perhaps a bucket of watered down bleach. A 3,500 psi pressure washer | is a bit extreme dont you think? Tried the mildew removers last year...... not much success really... the area cleaned still looked greyish. Nothing is extreme when it works. | Are you soaking your matching hand crochet dolies? You bet.... they turned out really nice. | Sheeeze................ Go for it mooron. I will keep the inside of | my boat dry, that way mildew will not grow. I firmly believe the interior of a vessel should be stripped and cleaned at least every 2 years. It does wonders for the boat and owner. CM |
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I disagree.
Cheers katysails wrote: A wipe down with diluted bleach will do that and sanitise the whole boat. Vinegar works just as well and is far more environmentally correct.... |
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MC stated:
I disagree That's your prerogative... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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Vinegar works just as well and is far more environmentally correct....
Wow! A bush supporter who cares about the environment! What will they think of next!? RB |
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Wow! A bush supporter who cares about the environment!.
What did Bush do yesterday? S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "No shirt, no skirt, full service" |
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Wow! A bush supporter who cares about the environment!. What did Bush do yesterday? Who cares? Nothing can undo the damage he's done. His last minute phoney efforts are of no use. RB |
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SAIL LOCO wrote:
What did Bush do yesterday? Did he fire Christine Todd Whitman for refusing to rubber-stamp Cheney's rape & pillage attitudes? No wait, he already did that. Repudtiate the Tokyo Accords and declare that the U.S. can pollute what it wants, as much as it wants? Oh wait, did that too. Did he pass a tax deduction for gas guzzlers so that not only will we have more air pollution & associated health problems, but will also be yet even more under the thumb of certain Middle East interests? No, he did that some time ago... wait there's more... but the list is too long already. I'm stumped, Loco, what *did* Bush do yesterday? DSK |
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I'm stumped, Loco, what *did* Bush do yesterday?
Maybe he continued to lobby for the new Alaskan oil fields which will destroy the wildlife there? My favorite was his recent trip to the Everglades where no real measures were announced to protect them. He went and made a speech. But that's what they wanted reported. In some respects, Bush attack on the envorinment will be his biggest legacy, long after the Iraq debacle fades. RB |
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Wait til LOCO realizes that Bush and company are doing everything they
can to kill Amtrack and rail travel. BB Trains are History, Sport! LOL! Poor Loco! RB |
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Yes, and I base my opinion on the oxidizing power of bleach.
Cheers katysails wrote: MC stated: I disagree That's your prerogative... |
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MC stated: Yes, and I base my opinion on the oxidizing power of bleach. And selfishly harm the environment just to get rid of some mildew...less chlorine emitted into the atmosphere, the better....vinegar works fine, especially if you keep on top of things and don't let mildew creep in in the firstplace.... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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Well tell that to the owners of swimming pools -they use chorates too.
Cheers katysails wrote: MC stated: Yes, and I base my opinion on the oxidizing power of bleach. And selfishly harm the environment just to get rid of some mildew...less chlorine emitted into the atmosphere, the better....vinegar works fine, especially if you keep on top of things and don't let mildew creep in in the firstplace.... |
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"katysails" wrote in message ... | | MC stated: Yes, and I base my opinion on the oxidizing power of bleach. | | And selfishly harm the environment just to get rid of some mildew...less | chlorine emitted into the atmosphere, the better....vinegar works fine, | especially if you keep on top of things and don't let mildew creep in in the | firstplace.... WHOA!!!!....Now you just hold on there Kitten!! I never had a problem .. nor any mildew... while sailing fresh water!!! CM |
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Mooron exclaimed:
WHOA!!!!....Now you just hold on there Kitten!! I never had a problem .. nor any mildew... while sailing fresh water!!! Has nothing to do with fresh water or salt....has to do with humidity control...Did you put out mildew pots? or did you put some charcoal in a bowl or two? Have you used an anti-mildew product on your cushions and head liner? Do you make sure everything is dry before it is stored away? -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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katysails wrote:
Mooron exclaimed: WHOA!!!!....Now you just hold on there Kitten!! I never had a problem .. nor any mildew... while sailing fresh water!!! Has nothing to do with fresh water or salt....has to do with humidity control...Did you put out mildew pots? Mildew pots?!? Sounds disgusting. Do you place them next to the bucket of drool, or near the tub of maggots? //-Walt // // Sigs suck. Oh, the irony. |
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"katysails" wrote in message | | Has nothing to do with fresh water or salt....has to do with humidity | control... True Did you put out mildew pots? or did you put some charcoal in a | bowl or two? Nope Have you used an anti-mildew product on your cushions and head | liner? Nope Do you make sure everything is dry before it is stored away? Yup CM |
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"Capt. Mooron" wrote: I'm always the "Supervisor"...... it's lonely at the top! :-D What? No Lilith on your crew then? hehee LP |
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"Capt. Mooron" wrote: I firmly believe the interior of a vessel should be stripped and cleaned at least every 2 years. It does wonders for the boat and owner. I won't believe it until I see it... LP ;-) |
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Wally gagged:
-- Mildew pots?!? Silly boy...you get them at the grocery store...they are plastic tubs with absorbent stuff in the bottom..over the winter they collect water and reduce humidity in closed areas... katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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Moorn replied: | Has nothing to do with fresh water or salt....has to do
with humidity | control... True Did you put out mildew pots? or did you put some charcoal in a | bowl or two? Nope Have you used an anti-mildew product on your cushions and head | liner? Nope Do you make sure everything is dry before it is stored away? Yup Well, one right answer didn't keep the mildew away, now did it? -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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"katysails" wrote in message ... Wally gagged: -- Mildew pots?!? Silly boy...you get them at the grocery store...they are plastic tubs with absorbent stuff in the bottom..over the winter they collect water and reduce humidity in closed areas... I really do not believe that such things are capable of absorbing enough moisture to make a real difference. I leave a couple of ports slightly ajar, and that really makes a big difference. Regards Donal -- |
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katysails wrote:
Wally gagged: -- Mildew pots?!? Silly boy...you get them at the grocery store...they are plastic tubs with absorbent stuff in the bottom..over the winter they collect water and reduce humidity in closed areas... Thanks for the clarification. But you're confusing we with Wally. I'm not Wally. He's from the Uk, and I'm a fellow troll. -- //-Walt // // Sigs suck. Oh, the irony. |
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"Donal" scribbled thusly:
I really do not believe that such things are capable of absorbing enough moisture to make a real difference. I'm not sure we're talking about the same thing, but the dehumidifier pots we have pull several gallons out of the air in the boat over the course of a week (but then, it is really humid here). ... I leave a couple of ports slightly ajar, and that really makes a big difference. All that does is equalize the humidity inside & outside the boat. OzOne wrote: They absorb a huge amount, however probably not all that effective onboard. Trick is good ventilation and pulling cushions etc away from their bases, backs. Stand them on edge with space for airflow between. Yep, makes a big difference when you put things away properly. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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"katysails" wrote in message | Well, one right answer didn't keep the mildew away, now did it? Nope... but I'm not putting a fan and dehumidifier onboard for the winter. I left nothing on the boat like blankets and pillows etc. It is stripped clean each year. I live in Nova Scotia... it's wet here. CM |
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"Lady Pilot" wrote in message news:6rQoc.8819$Md.8034@lakeread05... | | "Capt. Mooron" wrote: | | I firmly believe the interior of a vessel should be stripped and cleaned | at | least every 2 years. It does wonders for the boat and owner. | | I won't believe it until I see it... Come on down... or up..... I'll show you how to strip clean..... a vessel. ;-) CM |
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katysails wrote:
Wally gagged: -- Mildew pots?!? That wasn't Wally, that was Walt. -- Wally www.forthsailing.com www.wally.myby.co.uk |
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DSK said:
All that does is equalize the humidity inside & outside the boat. Dave wrote: If I'm not mistaken it's not just the humidity, but a combination of heat and humidity that creates a real problem. Well, you're mistaken ;) Seriously, in one way you're right *if* the ambient air circulating is cooler than the mildew likes. If you are in a warm humid place, like the South, then the ambient air will support mildew blooms very nicely. If it were only a matter of heat, well, heat kills mildew & spores... it just has to get hot enough. ... Providing some circulation should reduce the time the boat is like a steam bath because the sun is beating down and warming it while cooler air can't get in. If that cooler air is bringing in more moisture, how is that going to help? The problem is not the simple fact that it gets hot (but not hot enough to kill mildew & spores, just hot enough to germinate them), but rahter that you have a thermal cycle... the boat cools off at night but humid air is trapped inside, where it condenses on various surfaces. Then more air of ambient humidity is drawn in, it gets heated up by the sun, then cooled and condenses again... the boat is basically a thermal condenser cylcing around the temp & humidity range that mildew thrives in. The problem is best attacked from both angles. BTW my congratulations on a boating related post. You did great for a first-timer ;) Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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Donal commented: I really do not believe that such things are capable of
absorbing enough moisture to make a real difference They do make a difference. We use 4 of them...one in each cabin plus one in the head...and I dump out the "collection" about 3 times a winter...and we don't have mildew on the boat.... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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Dave asked:
Ya think that's likely from the boat sitting in the sun? Yes. Take one average 30+ ft. piece of plastic and cover it over with a tarp. Have a few months of rain, snow, sleet etc accumulate...along comes April adn three out-of-season heat days...crawl under that tarp and enter that cabin...you could grow mushrooms in there if you had dirt enough! -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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