Keep the HP away from Nylon - it eats the stuff.

Living in the PNW, we have a pretty good environment for mold. Good air circulation is key.

:: Thanks I'll give hydrogen peroxide a try.
::
:: :: I just remodeled a house which had caposporum mildew
:: :: (the same stuff that grows in showers) in a thin sheen
:: :: across some sections of walls.
:: ::
:: :: I had an environmental mold inspector take a look at it
:: :: and give me some tips on how to remove it.
:: ::
:: :: He said to use Hydrogen Peroxide. It's just as deadly to
:: :: the mold but not nearly so dangerous to us as bleach,
:: :: amonia, etc.
:: ::
:: :: I bought 20 bottles and wiped down every surface in the
:: :: house. No dilution. It worked perfectly and didn't leave
:: :: a smell.
:: ::
:: :: I'll bet it would work great in an express too, however
:: :: if I were to sleep in the boat after wiping it with HP
:: :: I'd research any possible ill effects since the space is
:: :: so enclosed.
:: ::

:: :: -bryan

:: ::
:: :: :: Ralph,
:: ::
:: :: :: We've tested the "Mr Clean" magic eraser in small
:: :: :: sections and it seemed to work quite well. I'll let you
:: :: :: know how it works when we try going through the entire
:: :: :: boat.

:: :: :: -Dan

:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: In Michigan which is more humid than San Francisco
:: :: :: :: mildew above the V-berth and elsewhere is a problem.
:: :: :: :: This year thanks to a suggestion from fleet mate Jerry
:: :: :: :: Lohmeyer I tried lysol wipes. They worked quite well and
:: :: :: :: I didn't notice any toxic fumes issues, in contrast to
:: :: :: :: chlorox and water which nearly asphyxiated me several
:: :: :: :: years ago. Anybody else have any successful ideas for
:: :: :: :: dealing with or preventing mildew?