Eliminating Mildew

[crazycarl]

After wiping down all the interior surfaces with a mildew preventer, I sealed the boat in preparation for Imelda and left for Montana. Returning 2 weeks later all the interior teak is covered in a light coating of mildew.
 
Has anyone found product that works?


 

 

[BobK]

I use lemon oil on my teak inside my 27 and have mot had a problem with mildew or mold since I started using it.
Bob K

[crazycarl]

Lemon oil, I will give it a try in an inconspicuous place.

Thanks

[soilgod]

I have used a light mixture of water and bleach on problem areas.  About every 2 years I apply a coat of "Liquid Gold" furniture treatment on surfaces.  Seems to work.  For long term storage I use Starbright NOS gas bags each winter with great results.  I know I'm up north and don't deal with your warmth and humidity.

In my airplane hangars, summertime, I use O3 generators, mountain fire and the like to control mildew.  Works well.

Just an idea.

[TopsailB]

Keeping the bilge as dry as possible, ensuring good ventilation, and cleaning the interior periodically has generally worked for me. My current process is cleaning with https://weiman.com/cabinet-cleaning-spray two or three times a year, occasionally vacuuming any water out of the bilge, and using Damp Rid tubs on the CP23 and an air dryer on the CP27. On the CP23 there is a solar powered vent on the foredeck, a vent on the hatch, and a vent in the hatch board. On the CP27 the dorade vents on the sea hood direct air below.