polycell 3 in 1 mould & mildew remover...

[V1701]

Morning all,
Is this ok to use on cloth, i.e. without bleaching?
TIA,
Dave.

 

[pvb]

Yes, it has no bleach in it. However, it's been reformulated recently and now only contains benzalkonium chloride (a biocide), whereas it used also to contain disodium octaborate (a fungicide). The older stuff, if you can find it anywhere, is better stuff to use.

 

[sailorman]

or Brintons MMC ( mould & mildew cleaner) do a google for local stockists.
it dilutes up to 9 > 1 so that makes it much cheaper

 

[Stork_III]

Morning all,
Is this ok to use on cloth, i.e. without bleaching?
TIA,
Dave.

I use Brintons Patio Magic available from Amazon free delivery, dilute up to 9:1. Good on teak ropes and canvas.

 

[sailorman]

I use Brintons Patio Magic available from Amazon free delivery, dilute up to 9:1. Good on teak ropes and canvas.

that`s better than a trip into Mackays thanks

 

[alahol2]

The polycell does seem to kill the mould etc but I have found it won't remove black spots from soft surfaces. It seems only proper bleach will do that.

 

[stuhaynes]

Morning all,
Is this ok to use on cloth, i.e. without bleaching?
TIA,
Dave.

Last year I was forced to remove my laminated canvas canopy and jet wash it because it was so bad. From advice on here, and while the canvas was still wet I doused it in standard diluted Dettol (the orange scented one). Every 5 or 6 weeks I spray the canopy on the inside with the same solution and this does seem to stop the spores from growing.

Another thing that I learned was NOT to use Fabsil on the outside as it ruins clear PVC window material.

Not an expert of course but appears to work for me without bleaching.

 

[VicMallows]

However, it's been reformulated recently and now only contains benzalkonium chloride (a biocide), whereas it used also to contain disodium octaborate (a fungicide).

Sounds typical .... we must not under any circumstances kill that lovely fungus growing in our boat

 

[pvb]

Sounds typical .... we must not under any circumstances kill that lovely fungus growing in our boat

Of course we mustn't!

I use Boracol now anyway, it contains both benzalkonium chloride and disodium octaborate and is brilliant on teak, canvas and leather wheel covering.

 

[V1701]

Thanks all for the replies, useful info...