Canvas Cleaner

[Mark M]

Hi

can anybody recommend a cleaning agent for cleaning the canvas covers my boat, I am sure there is some household product that does the job

your help would be appreciated

Thanks Mark

 

[MoodySabre]

On viewing my green dodgers Mr Jeckells himself recommended a soak in the bath with a weak bleach solution and a thorough rinse.

This sounds like the advice Michael Jackson received too.

 

[DONO]

I find Polycell 3 in 1 mould remover quite good.

 

[Blue5]

Hi

can anybody recommend a cleaning agent for cleaning the canvas covers my boat, I am sure there is some household product that does the job

your help would be appreciated

Thanks Mark

Cleaned the green algae off ours with a dilute solution of household bleach, worked OK, pleased with the results

 

[Varne850]

I have used a spray can of Oust obtained from supermarket. Just spray on and leave,
you will be suprised at the results, cleans the green algae off no problem.

best of luck
Apopantos

 

[wilkinsonsails]

Assuming that you have the common acrylic canvas for your covers.
Most bleach solutions will degrade the stitching ,make sure the fabric is thoroughly rinsed afterwards.Oxyclene would remove most staining except black mould with less damage to polyester thread.Vanish also can be a quick spray on solution,if the canvas is an acrylic variety dont scrub to hard on stubborn areas.
Bleach on a true canvas (non synthetic) is a surefire way to ensure that you by new covers!
Good luck,