Mildew is one of the most common problems with vinyl boat seats. It often grows on seats when boats are covered because it thrives in warm, dark, damp places. Mildew ends up smelling and looking bad, and it can eventually break down the vinyl your seats are made of. It’s best to take measures to prevent it whenever possible and clean it up quickly once you realize it’s become a problem. Below we will take a look at a Boat Sail Cleaner that could be the answer to your mildew problems!
How to avoid mildew on your boat
To avoid mildew on your seats after an outing, try to let your boat dry out before you cover it. It is a good idea to let it sit with the storage compartments open to dry well before covering for extended periods of time.
When you do cover it, be sure to stick in a moisture absorbing, mildew prevention substance. You can buy buckets of commercially produced mildew prevention solution, or you can try one of many popular household products. A tin or two of charcoal bricks (not match light!) works very well.
If mould is allowed to grow it will also penetrate the vinyl and over time it will not be able to be removed, the only thing left to do is to re-dye or replace.
We would recommend cleaning with Boat Buddy Sail and Cover Cleaner
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