Sulley
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Works for me and has never caused any damage. I can't comment on the bleach as you don't need to rinse things sterilised in it before giving it to babies.
Mould on Hatch Blinds
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Works for me and has never caused any damage. I can't comment on the bleach as you don't need to rinse things sterilised in it before giving it to babies.
Nostrodamus
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I just want to know something that works
VicS
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Milton tablets contain sodium dichloroisocyanurate which is a water soluble solid used as a source of chlorine for sterilising water etc.
The same objections apply to its use as to the use of hypochlorite solutions such as domestic bleach, Milton Sterilising Fluid and other cleaning or mould removing preparations based on hypochlorite.
pvb
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Works for me and has never caused any damage. I can't comment on the bleach as you don't need to rinse things sterilised in it before giving it to babies.
The active ingredient in Milton tablets is sodium dichloroiscyanurate, which releases chlorine when dissolved in water. Bleach will do the same job at a tiny fraction of the cost, as long as you don't mind risking damage by chlorine.
Sulley
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pvb and VicS, many thanks for the information, that explains why it works so well!!!
Nostrodamus
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Found this... may help
The following can be used to remove mold:
Propionic acid as a constituent of a proprietary mold remover. This is the most effective mold remover and is perfectly safe for use.
Bleach and hypochlorite is not really effective at all, and is not safe to use in large concentrations, nor with any other chemical
Borax and borates can be effective -borax is already in regular use as a wood fungicide, but will not remove the staining from molds - phosphoric acid can do this in preference to bleach.
The following can be used to remove mold:
Propionic acid as a constituent of a proprietary mold remover. This is the most effective mold remover and is perfectly safe for use.
Bleach and hypochlorite is not really effective at all, and is not safe to use in large concentrations, nor with any other chemical
Borax and borates can be effective -borax is already in regular use as a wood fungicide, but will not remove the staining from molds - phosphoric acid can do this in preference to bleach.
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So would I, so have asked my chemical guru.
VicS
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SWMBO's chemical guru says there is nothing in Polycell 3 in 1 mould remover to produce chlorine.
He also says that your link is to an out of date MSDS and that it no longer contains the octaborate, just the benzalkonium chloride at least according to the label on the bottles.
pvb
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Yes, there's nothing in it to produce chlorine. And, yes, Polycell 3-in-1 Mould Killer appears to have been "dumbed down" - I looked at a bottle in B&Q yesterday and it no longer has disodium octaborate in it. This makes Boracol the remaining treatment of choice for decks and canvas.
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It's not my MSDS, it's theirs. Interesting to discover that Benzalkonium Chloride is in Dettol, so perhaps this might do the trick.
Ian_Edwards
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£ in 1 mould killer doesn't work!
I've tried 3 in 1 mould killer and it doesn't solve the problem, it may kill the mould, it's turned from black to a brownie colour, but hasn't removed the stain.
The photo was taken after 5 applications over 3 days. There has been very little change since the 1st application.
I've also tried a dab of Ecover toilet cleaner, which doesn't contain bleach and that has no effect either.
I've order some Brinton patio cleaner to try (I need some to clean the teak decks anyway). I looked at Boracol, but it's very expensive ... getting towards the price of new blind.
I've tried 3 in 1 mould killer and it doesn't solve the problem, it may kill the mould, it's turned from black to a brownie colour, but hasn't removed the stain.
The photo was taken after 5 applications over 3 days. There has been very little change since the 1st application.
I've also tried a dab of Ecover toilet cleaner, which doesn't contain bleach and that has no effect either.
I've order some Brinton patio cleaner to try (I need some to clean the teak decks anyway). I looked at Boracol, but it's very expensive ... getting towards the price of new blind.
Ian_Edwards
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up date and a solution
Hi,
I tried Brintons Patio Magic and it had no effect, so in the end I used just normal Domestos household bleach in a spray form, it took several application to remove the worst stains, but it worked. I was running out of time and needed to get the blinds back on the boat.
I've washed the bleach off with multiple wipes with just plain water and then dried the blind overnight.
There are still one or two small black specks, but you have to look carefully to see them. I'm just hoping that the bleach doesn't do any long term damage to the fabric, but there is no obvious damage as yet.
Hi,
I tried Brintons Patio Magic and it had no effect, so in the end I used just normal Domestos household bleach in a spray form, it took several application to remove the worst stains, but it worked. I was running out of time and needed to get the blinds back on the boat.
I've washed the bleach off with multiple wipes with just plain water and then dried the blind overnight.
There are still one or two small black specks, but you have to look carefully to see them. I'm just hoping that the bleach doesn't do any long term damage to the fabric, but there is no obvious damage as yet.
Heckler
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+++1 without a doubt, my Bene was slathered with mould, we even costed in recovering the seats etc, did a test and found it doesent mess the fabric up and kills the mould stone dead.
Stu
Ex-SolentBoy
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That's just bleach isn't it? Sodium Hypochlorite I think.
alahol2
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jon
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Just for the record, from their product safety sheet Astonish Mould and Mildew Remover has
1-5% Sodium Hypochlorite in it.
I have tried Granocryl fungicidal wash made by Leyland. It contains Benzalkonium Chloride, what ever that is, and does not smell of bleach.
I have tried it on stained side lining carpet with some success but could be better.
1-5% Sodium Hypochlorite in it.
I have tried Granocryl fungicidal wash made by Leyland. It contains Benzalkonium Chloride, what ever that is, and does not smell of bleach.
I have tried it on stained side lining carpet with some success but could be better.
KellysEye
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We use Dettol to kill mould, the problem then is how to remove the black marks without bleach. We've never found the answer.
Heckler
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Surfactant, detergents as well.
Stu
BarryH
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I've not read the full thread and I see you've got most of the mould off. if your nunhappy with the results and want a spotless blind I can send you enough fabric to make new covers. The amount of fadric each cover would take is what I would regard as a waste off cut. It would only end up in the bin!
I've recovered those Oceanair blinds before. Its not hard, anyone with a modicum of intelligence could do it.
As and aside you could also recover them in a washable/wipeable fabric we use in hospitals. You'd never have that problem again.
Please be aware I'm not touting for business here.......
I've recovered those Oceanair blinds before. Its not hard, anyone with a modicum of intelligence could do it.
As and aside you could also recover them in a washable/wipeable fabric we use in hospitals. You'd never have that problem again.
Please be aware I'm not touting for business here.......