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delliottg
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Initially Posted - 09/28/2006 :  01:35:18  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I've got some mildew on my throwable cushions that I'd like to get rid of. I've tried Simple Green and OxyClean, both have almost zero effect. I'm thinking Clorox in solution but wondering at what ratio as I don't want to damage the cushions since they're safety devices.

Does anyone have a no-fail solution?
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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  01:38:53  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
Try Lemon Juice?
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John P
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  06:33:10  Show Profile  Visit John P's Homepage
I used a clorox spray, that seemed to work fine, with no ill affects.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  08:32:09  Show Profile
What are the cushions covered with? If vinyl, give them a shot of Tub and Tile Cleaner and then rinse it off quickly. If nylon fabric, a Clorox solution won't hurt it. (But keep Clorox away from Dacron.)
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  09:12:18  Show Profile
Mildew?

Tilex.
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  10:16:26  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
We used Tylex this past weekend to clean the mildew off of the canvas and the bottom of seat cushions on my wifes Bayliner. It did a great job with little or no scrubbing required.

I also used it on the inside of my hull last year. Same result.
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Dave Bristle
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by aeckhart</i>
<br />We used Tylex this past weekend to clean the mildew off of the canvas and the bottom of seat cushions on my wifes Bayliner. It did a great job with little or no scrubbing required.

I also used it on the inside of my hull last year. Same result.
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Same stuff and Tub & Tile... On fiberglass, it's great! On vinyl, rinse quickly and thoroughly. On fabric, I wouldn't use it--it'll work, but it'll probably reduce the life of the fabric.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  20:31:14  Show Profile
Try white vinegar - it doesn't leave a smell after it dries. (And it is sure cheap!)
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  20:37:56  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Well, I went the Clorox route, but it took a really long time. I followed the instructions on the bottle to "get rid of mold & mildew" at 3/4 cup / gallon of water. While I was doing other things on the boat, I'd give them all a good spray, work for a while, rinse the solution off, and then reapply. I probably did this ten times easily, but eventually the greatest majority of the mildew went away. I let them dry in the sun and if nothing else, they smell nice & clean now.

Thanks for all the suggestions.
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David Scott
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  22:35:05  Show Profile
We lived on boat in the tropics and had plenty of mildew.What worked for us was a solution of vinegar and water...it was easy to find in far away places and was cheap...Good luck
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Response Posted - 09/28/2006 :  22:48:32  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
Here you go

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