Subject: Re: [Catalina-22] Mildew Stains - Pop Top Cover

From: [email-masked]
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:40:07 +0000

Use a brush (outside) to remove as much mildew as possilble then soak in a pre-soak product such as Axion or Biz.  Then wash with a commercial detergent and brush.  If there is a continued stain, bleach is an option.  Either chlorine which could weaken the fabic or a mixture of a a 1/4 tsp nonchlorine bleach and a 1/4 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide (note, this is the pharmacy strength).  The latter works well and is safe for most fabrics.  I used to live in Florida this was a common problem (even the cars will mildew there).

Bob Moss
#13608 SK, "Aerie"
Spokane, WA

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From: [email-masked] 

After the discussion about pop top covers over the past several weeks.  I pulled mine out of storage in the bow storage compartment.  Needless to say after years on neglect and dampness, the canvass backing has a lot of mildew stains on it.  

Any suggestions on what is the best method of eliminating the mildew and stains without damaging the canvas backing?

Thanks in advance,

Chuck Meehan
Miss Trish #11821
Lake Murray, SC

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