Mildew cleanup

Jun 24, 2014
5
S2 9.2 Annapolis
I am considering buying an S2 9.2c . She has sat for some time with a leak at the durads resulting in minor water damage but a lot of mildew on, well, everything
Any ideas about the chances of successes in cleaning and smell removed
I think all the cushions are goners along with the foam
I see no mildew on the cabin carpet ceiling but all the lower teak in covered
Any experiences with this would be great
 

BobM

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Jun 10, 2004
3,269
S2 9.2A Winthrop, MA
It takes no time to get black stains on the teak. They will clean right up with some lemon oil or Watco. Not surprized thst the headliner is fine as i believe it is polypropylene based.
 
Mar 26, 2011
3,718
Corsair F-24 MK I Deale, MD
I am considering buying an S2 9.2c . She has sat for some time with a leak at the durads resulting in minor water damage but a lot of mildew on, well, everything
Any ideas about the chances of successes in cleaning and smell removed
I think all the cushions are goners along with the foam
I see no mildew on the cabin carpet ceiling but all the lower teak in covered
Any experiences with this would be great
My basement flooded twice this spring, so I got to spend a LOT of time cleaning carpets with this formula. Practically free and VERY effective at preventing return. I have also used on boat liners (mine).

Think of it like cleaning carpet; having some sort of vacuum to pull the solution back out helps pull the dirt out. Do not mix it any stronger and do not rinse; the residue is the preventative.

http://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/-11249-1.html

Formula B
1 quart hot water
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons Borax
1 tablespoon TSP

http://sail-delmarva.blogspot.com/2013/04/borax-stopping-mildew-and-rot-on-cheap.html