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[mtnsmith]

So what solutions have you-all found for mildew???
Our boat has been parked for two weeks because we were out of town last weekend and I got in it today and there was mildew all over the white vinyl!!! The gray vinyl was spotless. I have cleaned it with the 3M marine mildew remover, which worked ok. I tried a diluted bleach solution, still only worked ok. I regularly treat the vinyl with 303 protectant to try to keep the mildew off. I think it helps make the mildew more easily removed, but it is still there!!! I also don't use the tight fitting cover because it does not let the boat dry so I just use a huge tarp that covers the tower and all propped up at the ends to allow it to dry. Any help would be appreciated as always.

[dogbert]

Move to a drier climate?

[typerider]

i used 1/4 water 3/4 vinegar to get it off. seems to be a pretty effective and environmentally friendly way. you just spray it on and wipe if off. might take a couple applications and some elbow grease though. double's as water spot remover and after use wipe down too. works great.

[billspin]

Look in the Downloads section on this site and select the Interior section and select Vinyl Cleaning Recommendations. There is a chart about removing stains and mildew is on that list with a cleaner to make from ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and water.