Great and Effective Ways to Remove Mold Growing on Your Boat

Every boat owner has to combat the build up of mold around and inside their boat. Of course, taking proactive measures to prevent it is better, but what to do when you spot that unwelcomed substance? Lucky for you, here are some great tips and tricks you can use to eliminate mold as it appears uninvited.

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Use Factory Cleaning Solutions

Let’s start by highlighting those amazing mold-remover products available at your nearest car care store. When choosing these products, be sure that they are compatible with your boat’s materials. Using a weak formula not designed to target mold will bring unsatisfactory results. On the other hand, products that are too strong might stain or smudge your boat's paint and furniture.

Vinegar Works!

Now, it’s time to introduce the first DIY to the list. It is an easy and simple trick that works like magic. Use a spray bottle, and at a ratio of 3 to 2, pour a generous amount of white vinegar with some water, then start spraying the targeted area. Let it sit for a while to allow the vinegar to kill the mold, then use warm water to rinse it off. You can also consider using undiluted vinegar for a bad case of mold. To prevent future mold from growing again, spray the cleaned surface again and let it dry.

Hydrogen Peroxide Kills More Than Just Mold

Hydrogen peroxide is anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial. Therefore, you’ll be killing three birds with one stone. Go ahead and dilute some of it with water at a ratio of 1 to 3, then with a damp cloth or bottle spray, start applying it to the affected surfaces. Leave it a while for it to do its job, then wash it off with light soapy water and use a soft-bristled brush if needed. Hydrogen peroxide can act like bleach on delicate materials, so it is recommended for tough materials only.

Have You Tried Baking Soda?

In addition to killing mold, baking soda absorbs moisture. Pour ¼ tablespoon of baking soda into a spray bottle full of water and shake well. Go around spraying the mixed solution on all those mold-infested surfaces, let it rest for a short while, then use a sponge or soft brush to remove it. Just as with vinegar, you can spray the surfaces again to keep mold away for a while.

We hope these tips let you tackle the one enemy that all boaters have in common. For more advice like this or to check out boats for sale at competitive prices, stop by L&M Marine. We are your favorite and most reliable boat dealer in Stapleton, AL, and it’s our pleasure to serve those from Mobile, AL, and Pensacola, FL, too.