Mildew on Sunbrella.

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Mark Juetten

Jun 3, 2004

#1

Over the winter, I aquired some mildew on a Maroon sunbrella bimini. I would appreciate advice on a safe cleaner or technique for removing this yuk without harming the fabric. Thanks so much!

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Larry and Carol Schroeder

Jun 3, 2004

#2

We have some too...

but we have Cadet Grey. I plan to use a little bleach mixed with water on a damp rag to try and eliminate it. If the bleach is not too strong, I don't think it should take the color out.....but not sure about maroon!

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Don

Jun 3, 2004

#3

Loft recommendation

Had the same problem and the loft who made our's suggested Tide detergent and a brush, thoroughly rinse and treat with 303.Bleach is not a good ideaDon

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Steve Dion

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Jun 3, 2004

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Start with soap (not detergent) and stiff brush

Mark:If you link up to the Sunbrella site, they recommend soap (like Ivory Flakes) but not detergent) and a stiff brush.I would suggest that you start with this treatment. If that does not work then you may want to move on to something a little stronger. I would think that a little bleach in the soapy mixture would be fine, but I would check first.Once you get it clean, be sure to give it a good treatment with 303 Sunbrella protectant.