Mould in carpet lining. Steam cleaner advice

[sarabande]

For the first time (and not surprisingly given the lack of sailing this year) there is mould appearing in the carpet material which lines parts of the cabin sides.

Whilst I have a good aqueous solution for killing the mould, I wonder if a steam cleaner followed by a a really good suction cleaner will sanitise and clear the mouldy marks.

What steam cleaner would people recommend please ? It would be handy if I could justify its purchase for the house, and then borrow it for healthy exercise on the boat....

 

[Momac]

I find the small steam cleaner which my wife bought is good for use on the boat .
I think it would be called a steam mop.
Something like this

 

[Blueboatman]

Just be careful ( test it unobtrusively ) that it doesn’t deform the texture of the synthetic carpet nor indeed soften the glue
A £1 spray bottle of Astonish is pretty ahem good ahem at shifting mould , plan B

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

Over here there are currently radio ads for a handheld Karcher steam cleaner. I can't be certain, but it might be something like this ;
Kärcher Steam cleaner SC1 Handheld
Personally I would apply Patio Magic by spray or sponge, and when completely dry, vacuum with the upholstery attachment of your vac to remove the dead mould debris.

 

[Momac]

Patio magic did not kill black mildew mould on canvas canopy so I think it is not a mould killer - but it works well on green algae if applied and left to do its work.

 

[Clancy Moped]

If you want to justify the cost, you'll never have to buy cleaning products for windows or shower screens again. We've had a few for villa rentals and the best was an Italian brand called Polti. We tried a Karcher one, it didn't last long, and a cheap one from Lidl might as well have been classed as disposable. As always you get what you pay for.