Subject: mildew on teak
From: "Michelle"

I'm sure there is a better way but both this and last seasons, the humidity
got the best of us and the interior teak was inundated with mold. We removed
it to the eye but were told not to use any bleaching products on the wood.
There are minute black mold streaks in the wood grain now. We would like to
remove it all.

Try OxyClean


We planned to sand down everything this Fall and revarnish but does anyone
have any recommendations as to how the wood should be treated before
vanishing?

After sanding wipe down with alcohol or acetone. Then tack off again.

I wouldn't use varnish. I use a good one part poly interior finish. Lasts much,
much longer, fast drying, coats can be added without sanding between each one
and water proof and alcohol resistant.

We were also told Murphy's Oil Soap should be used sparingly.

True.

Capt. Bill