Borax and vinyl
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Try mixing a solution of chlorine bleach(20-25%) and water in a spray bottle. I used to have a bad mildew problem when I lived up north with my boats. Mold and mildew over the winter. I tried everything and this worked the best. After cleaning I followed up with a good vinyl treatment and UV protectant. The bleach brings out the color and whites of the vinyl. Just make sure you rinse it good immediately after cleaning. I use this anytime I get mildew on life jackets or outside furniture.
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I don't have a problem with mildew or anything. I just happened to come across an article about borax and baking soda,and was wondering if it would work for cleaning vinyl. I know it's used to help get clothes clean so you don't have to worry about the stitching like you do with bleach. I was just wondering and thought someone here has tried it.
What i like about it is you can make a paste with it to remove stains and its not toxic. Also they said it removes rust stains from stainless,porcelain,ect, thought maybe it would be good for cleaning our hulls.
What i like about it is you can make a paste with it to remove stains and its not toxic. Also they said it removes rust stains from stainless,porcelain,ect, thought maybe it would be good for cleaning our hulls.
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do NOT use borax or bleach or any other chloride on vinyl
(ie pvc, poly vinyl chloride) as the chloride base of these cleaners will break down the PVC molecule, openin u p the molecular structure where dirt and staining quiclky occurs
it looks awesome and blinding white when first cleaned but you will notice that it stains very quickly again, and a anever ending cycle
I'm just a mechanical engineer but this was told to me by a chemical engineer co worker.
i have had the best luck with 3m vinyl cleaner
Ramb
(ie pvc, poly vinyl chloride) as the chloride base of these cleaners will break down the PVC molecule, openin u p the molecular structure where dirt and staining quiclky occurs
it looks awesome and blinding white when first cleaned but you will notice that it stains very quickly again, and a anever ending cycle
I'm just a mechanical engineer but this was told to me by a chemical engineer co worker.
i have had the best luck with 3m vinyl cleaner
Ramb
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Magic Eraser !
Try this guys. Magic eraser is the best thing....really try it! You can get it at the local market in the cleaning section. Mild soap a little rub and its bright white again. Amazing
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