mildew stains

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mildew stains

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Anybody got any good cleaning ideas to remove these from boat seat and cusions? nothing too harsh, but something that works.
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I used Simply Green or White Lightening...if that doesn't do it...Clorox...don't let any of them get on the fiberglass, it will stain and/or dewax the area
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Dolphinatic had a good mix that he recommended to me. I can't remember what it was though. When I get home I will look and see where I wrote it down unless he sees this post first.
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try mister clean magic sponges. BB told me to try them on some road tar stains on the boat...worked just fine. Cleaned up my seats really nice too
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Bleach will eat the theads even if really watered down.
Yesterday it was taboo today it is normal what the heck will they be doing tomorrow?
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It depends on how long the stains have been on there. Most of the time a diluted bleach/warm water solution will work applied with a hand squeezed spray nozzle, but may leave a discolored stain in the material when the mildew is removed. If this is the case, let me know and I have a cleaner polish that will remove the discoloration. You can also try a small amount of acetone on a terry cloth used very conservatively treating one small area at a time... just be very careful if you have never used it before and spot treat an area first.
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SOFT SCRUB. Available most groceries cleaning product section.
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