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stan
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Initially Posted - 05/17/2004 :  19:55:50  Show Profile
My 1983 cat 25 has cushions and covers that seem to be in great shape. However,they smell very badly, maybe mold/mildew etc.
I dont want the fabric or foam cushion to disintegrate.
Any good cleaning/ disnfecting ideas will be very much appreciated.
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jtbarrett
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Response Posted - 05/17/2004 :  20:28:26  Show Profile
Use a lot of Fabreez...and let them sit out on a nice day


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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/17/2004 :  22:02:48  Show Profile
When I first bought my boat I took the cushions out and removed the covers. I then soaked the covers in soapy water in the laundry tub while generous amount of water and soap were applied to the cushions out back (A garden hose helps with this part) After squeezing most of the water from the foam, they were left out to dry thoroughly.

When everything was dry, I put it all back in the boat.
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falco_esq
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Response Posted - 05/17/2004 :  22:05:06  Show Profile
Do both of those things!!!
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 05/17/2004 :  22:07:05  Show Profile
Start with an upholstery cleaner before the Febreze, and use a wet vac to get the cleaner out. Taking the foam out of the covers is like letting birds out of a cage... Getting them back in is tougher than you might suspect.

Also, West is running a two-fer on 3M Mildew Preventer spray... I don't know anything about it, but most things from 3M are very good. Then again, it could just be "marine quality" Febreze! They sent me a coupon I plan to use. I'll be spraying all over the interior.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/17/2004 :  22:45:45  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I am having the same problem with my cockpit cushions... musty.
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Alan Clark
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Response Posted - 05/18/2004 :  12:10:20  Show Profile
Question-Our "Leprechaun" has the velour like cushions. Can I throw those in the soap and water tub also? Thanks Again
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/18/2004 :  14:17:05  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Alan Clark</i>
<br />Question-Our "Leprechaun" has the velour like cushions. Can I throw those in the soap and water tub also? Thanks Again
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Good point!

When I mentioned soaking the covers in the laundry tub, I meant the original plaid looking kind that don't appear to be bothered by a little soap and water. More exotic materials may require special handling.
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Alan Clark
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Response Posted - 05/18/2004 :  15:24:46  Show Profile
Thanks Don!, The Forum...Thats just One more great reason to own a Catalina 25.
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La Dolce Vita
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Response Posted - 05/18/2004 :  21:09:40  Show Profile
My cushions are also a velour type of material. As an experiment I took the insert cushion from the forward V berth and threw it in the washing machine with laundry soap.I let it air dry then put the foam back in. The fabric came out looking terrific but it did shrink a tiny bit.On the other cushions I am going to try the spray foam cleanser.
If you find something please let us know.
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