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.

[passagesfromtheheart]

What about white vinegar? I use it to help get rid of lichens which grown on my 23 -- this summer, I got lucky (NOT!) when the marina moved my boat to a dock in a pocket-type of cove which gets little wind circulation and has a lot of tree coverage. Never had an issue with lichens where my boat was before, but the new dock is a breeding haven for the little buddies. White vinegar seemed to help not only get rid of them, but serve somewhat as a deterrent for regrowth. But, yeah, spot test, for sure, especially on the teak, etc.

[crazycarl]

I've tried white vinegar to no avail. I just returned from the Orion after spending 5 hours cleaning her out. Again. I've decided to move her into town. I'm renting a neighbor's assc slip for $125/month, but because they still haven't installed electricity, I cant run a dehumidifier or the ac/heat. For $150/month I can have electricity. The slip in town is 5 miles compared to 3/4, but I wont be constantly cleaning. The Compac lives at our dock behind our house so no problem with electricity there. Another advantage being in town is the proximity to the hardware store, West Marine, and the Provision Co.

[deisher6]

In the past 12 years I have tried: Liquid Gold, Pledge, other furniture polish, and several types of lemon oil.  I also keep the bilge dry and usually have a running fan for circulation.  In both our former 1986 CP-27  and our current PSC-34 (which has a boat load of interior teak and mahogany) my final solution to mold has been a humidifier, circulating fan, and the occasional application of Guardsman lemon oil. This product seems to eventually build up a nice patina, unlike other still.

If interested interior shots of our PSC-34 are available on Yacht World @ Deaton Yachts Oriental NC.
regards charlie

[crazycarl]

You're selling her?

[Tim Gardner]

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