Mildew stains on sails

[europasailor]

How can you get rid of damp and mildew stains on sails please?

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[Neraida]

Dettox mould and mildew remover got rid of stains without any scrubbing/effort on some of the lining inside our boat which had surface mildew before we re-painted. It will probably do the same for sails. I would really rinse it and not leave it on for long because it contains bleach and may damage or weaken the fabric if left too long.

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[Gunfleet]

give them to a sailmaker for valeting!

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[MainlySteam]

Domestic bleach (hypochlorite solution) with care for polyester, but not for any other cloth without specific advice.

John

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[StugeronSteve]

I'm sure that some time back someone suggested Biotex washing powder. In fact if i remember rightly Sailbad was going to re-package and sell for a ridiculous mark-up!

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[AndrewJ]

I've used a product called "cinch" on mildew stains, which really works well. haven't tried it on sails though. might try some on a smal spot or spare
piece of sailcloth.

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