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DirtDiva
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Revisiting Mildew
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11/10/2008 9:28:48 PM
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Our old float boat has major mildew - the kind that is in the vinyl.... (we need to replace our cover). Have been busy, so the boat has sat for a while. And, the mildew is really bad, now. I have tried all kinds of things over the past few years. I did an experiment this weekend - used X14 Mold and Mildew Remover. It's mainly used for bathrooms. I sprayed it on, waited a few minutes and all the mildew was GONE!!!! And, I mean all - even that nasty stuff IN the fabric. Rinsed it off. Didn't bleach out the carpet. Amazing! (even my Trophy Husband was impressed). If you try this, please test a spot to be sure it doesn't bleach out your vinyl or carpet. U can get it at Walmart and other similar stores. Not expensive, even better if you shop with coupons like me!
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Lady
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Revisiting Mildew
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11/10/2008 10:11:04 PM
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Do you know if the product contains chlorine?
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Hawks Nest
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Revisiting Mildew
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11/10/2008 10:30:27 PM
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I believe X-14 will eat the stiches. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Swimmer27
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ONCE AGIAN....
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11/11/2008 6:03:06 AM
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When was the last time you washed a load of whites with bleach and they disentegrated? They don't!! Neither will the stitches on your boat funiture. X-14 contains caustic, the really nasty ingredient in bleach. As long as you clean the seats again with some kind of cleaner or even soap and water and rinse thouroughly you won't have a problem. My best freind works for Clorox in ATL and make it every day. He went to one of the local marinas a few years ago when he got a small mildew spot. They sold him a quart of StrarBrightfor about $7.00. He bought two. When we got home he actually read the active ingredients and realized he had just bought BLEACH!! $15 dollars for a half gallon of something he gets at work for FREE. We took it back and bought BEER!!
Where id dithe myth that bleach will destroy the stitching come form? My guess is marina's trying to sell disguiesed bleach for $28 a gallon. The key is the washin and rnsing afterward. But that has more to do with the vynil itslef, and not the thread. My underwear withstands bleaching, and the thread in it is a LOT thinner.
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JIM
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ONCE AGIAN....
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11/11/2008 4:38:03 PM
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If you live on Martin, you probley have a septic tank. Should not use bleach.
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momo
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clorox
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11/11/2008 6:00:40 PM
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We have been at the lake almost 3 years and I have always used clorox in the washer with my whites. Is it bad for a septic tank?
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Bleach kills the little bio-organisms that break down the poo and paper. If you pump the tank on recommended schedules, all is well; if you don't, you may get poopaper build-up.
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Swimmer27
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clorox
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11/11/2008 9:49:53 PM
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I have lived half my life with septic tanks. I use bleach regularly. I have never had a problem. I have never had a septic tank pumped. I am 50 years old. Infer whatever you will from these facts.
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cstewa
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Revisiting Mildew
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11/11/2008 10:27:33 PM
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So...is it a consesus that x-14 is ok to use?
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It all depends on the size of the tank, number of wipes, and amount of paper utilized in the wipe. For instance, my mother-in-law (a frequent wiper and cloroxaholic), forced their system to fail a few years back. The tank looked like Toomer's corner after a successful Auburn weekend. Pumping and adopting new habits cured the problem and I know of several other similar situations from a friend who is a county septic inspector ( he loves to tell stories). That being said, most people will not have a problem unless the tank is getting large doses of paper, poo (and/or other waste), water, and bleach. Garbage disposals and grease (dumped down the sink) significantly increase the possibility of septic failure.
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lakeplumber
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clorox
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11/11/2008 10:30:44 PM
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Speaking from someone in the, ahem, business, clorox if used normally will not cause problems with the system. I do recommend Rid-X occasionally (6 months). It has been my observation that problems occur with the systems if installed improperly and lines near trees.
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I don't know about consensus, but if you have a very bad problem bleach may be a reasonable choice. I have used bleach as a last resort and the amount of fading and damage will depend on the color and material (it often is not noticeable and darker colors will have greater risk of fading). Most materials will have reduced longevity if subjected to bleach on a regular basis.....do what you gotta do, but it will have an effect other than mold removal. There are safer ways to do get the job done (most have been rehashed on the forum), but they also require more work and time.
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JIM
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clorox
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11/11/2008 11:47:36 PM
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A lot of folks do not empty their washer in the septic system, just let it run on the ground. Which is against code.
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Swimmer27
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Revisiting Mildew
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11/12/2008 6:15:24 AM
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Personally, I would use a 10% bleach and water solution rather than X-14, but X-14 si OK too. Just be sure tio rinse well, wash again, rinse again, and then protect again. I rcommend 303 Aerospace Protectorant. You can buy this online of call Fomby's, she usually has it. It is expensive, but worth it. Another tip is to wet down the carpet before you start. This will reduce the chances of accidentally bleaching out a spot on it.
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Swimmer27
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clorox
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11/12/2008 6:19:43 AM
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You are right of course, volume is the key. I grew up with 4 sisters and remember the tank backing up when I was about 7-8 years old. I remember my Dad being upset becuase they had just started to install the city sewer system in C'burg. The front yard was was tore up with that construction when Dad had to pay to have the septic system cleaned out. They actually had to uncover it though. Dad was not a happy camper....lol.
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John C
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clorox
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11/12/2008 10:12:15 AM
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On the subject of septic and such, this July 4th our septic at the cabin overflowed. We had a big debate as to the culprit, my dad said it was the "flushable" wipes that you may be able to flush but they don't biodegrade. I maintained it was the fact that the system is really old, and the toilet had a steady leak. Prob a combo of both.
I moved recently "in town" and now we're on a septic system. I did an experiment on the flushable wipes that caused me to re-think their use. See the below link. Also I followed it up with 6 tongue in cheek septic tank tactics for flushable wipe lovers.
URL: Guerrilla Septic Tank Tactics
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I have worked on Lake Martin for almost 10 years, and I have seen the effects that bleach has on marine uphlostery. I am not quite sure what is diffrent about the sitching, but if you use a heavy amount of bleach you WILL upholster your boat in a few yeasrs
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Chevy4x4
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clorox & mildew
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11/13/2008 4:11:18 PM
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I used a clorox water compound a few years ago.
And since then my stitching has gradually began to degrade. IMO clorox + lots of sunshine = no good.
I've heard arguments both ways. I've heard if you rinse well afterwards then no worries.
But my experience three years later, my stitching is slowing rot'n away.
Granted my boat is 10 years old now.
But anyway, i'd advise against anything with bleach :(
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Chevy4x4
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I'd agree with..
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11/13/2008 4:14:08 PM
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what parker creek said.
and read my other response.
Personally i'd avoid bleach 100% especially if a new boat. you will be visiting cats upholestry friend much sooner than you might like.
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