Good cleaner for mildew on upholstery

[Jerry Eisele]

I'm working on a boat that's been let go. It has small spots of mildew. It appears the foam has moisture in it as well. I'll take it apart, but I can't seem to get the spots out? Anyone have any tricks? HELP?

[BUIZILLA]

Spray Nine, let it sit overnight

if that doesn't work, dampen a cloth rag in acetone, and wipe it over the area in fast motions....

[RedDog]

The caulking / sealer on my rub rail gets mildewed. Tilex bathroom cleaner works on it.

[CMC]

If you should take it off and expose the foam, get the foam steam cleaned.

[CHACHI]

Second vote for Spray Nine or Spray Nine Marine. Ken

[Carl C]

Spray Nine, let it sit overnight
if that doesn't work, dampen a cloth rag in acetone, and wipe it over the area in fast motions.... I know that you know your 5hit but won't acetone damage vinyl? Will a bleach solution work?

[mrfixxall]

[QUOTE=Jerry Eisele]I'm working on a boat that's been let go. It has small spots of mildew. It appears the foam has moisture in it as well. I'll take it apart, but I can't seem to get the spots out? Anyone have any tricks? HELP?

Westlet's bleach-wite whitewall cleaner.....

[Jerry Eisele]

Thanks for the input. I did do a light coat of westlet's last night and it did help, but I'll try drying the foam then some nine. I'll try some telex as well. Thanks again,

[Eugene Nahemow]

All of the vinyl cleaners were just reviewed.
Spray Nine and 3m Marine Outdoor Vinyl Cleaner received the highest marks.

[ChromeGorilla]

Fellas, fellas, fellas....... do not buy another porduct until you drive yourself to the supermarket and buy some MR. Clean Magic Erasers....... Done deal. Vinyll, fiberglass.... They really are magic...... I am dead serious.... these things friggin rock!

[sweet 16 1966]

I'll try that also!

Where did you get the boobs chromie?

[Jerry Eisele]

Is nine, 409?

[ChromeGorilla]

I'll try that also!
Where did you get the boobs chromie?


Well, since I haven't been working out...... OH the avatar......... lol

[Eugene Nahemow]

Is nine, 409?
No, Spray Nine is the brand.
You can get it from West Marine on line.

[Jerry Eisele]

I'll pick up some nine when we head up to the lake. Thanks

[Pismo]

Spray Nine from a marine store is great stuff, 409 from the supermarket is useless.

[Jbesst]

Jerry,
Call Pam at Canvas Creations in Port Clinton, I know you have the number, she sells a product called "Tack" great stuff mildew or use Dr Vinyl vinyl cleaner available from I can"t find my *hit Chuck be sure to question her about the INTEGRITY of this advise. FUJIMO "Jim Binini bouy best"

[farmer tx]

I was asking a friend of mine about mildew on upholstry and she said to use degreaser. I tried it and it was like nothing I have ever seen. Check this out! Used a terrycloth towel and wiped it down, then used warm soapy water, finished up with a UV protector.

[Jerry Eisele]

Thanks Mark and Jim

[florida gator]

I normally use Spray 9. After about my third attempt to remove the mildew from the cabin this year I ran out. I went to West Marine and they were out. The guy gave me the "if you look at the active ingredients" speel on their name brand. I came home and tried it and it started disappearing right away. I had scrubbed like crazy with the Spray 9 and hardly even noticed. I will be using the West brand from now on.