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

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

"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

"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

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

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

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....

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

Yes, and I base my opinion on the oxidizing power of bleach.

Cheers

katysails wrote:

MC stated:
I disagree

That's your prerogative...

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