washing and removing mold from a Cover Sports cover

[CD]

What is the best thing to use to wash off some mold on the inside of a sumbrella cover from Cover Sports, soap and water or?

thanks

[east tx skier]

I would start with some Tide (no bleach) and some warm water. Very mild solution and a soft bristled brush. Rinse well.

A pressure washer on low pressure works well, too.

Afterward, you will need to retreat with 303 Fabric Guard to reinstate the water/UV resistance. That's the stuff with the Green Label (not aerospace protectant). Don't apply it anywhere near the boat.

[DanielC]

Do not wash the cover on the boat. Guess where the dirt will go. No need to ask how I know this.

If you get too aggressive with a pressure washer, it will make holes in the cover. I know this from personal experience also.

[east tx skier]

The spray wand at the gas station is a good pressure washer alternative. Like Daniel said, don't get to close or go full blast with it.

[johnboyy7]

what is the best way to apply the cover guard? i mean if you cant do it on the boat, do you just lay it on the ground?

[east tx skier]

Lay it on the ground, pour the fabric guard into a cheap deck sprayer that you can toss later, and apply liberally. Let it dry thoroughly and you're done.

Instead of laying it on the ground, I laid it over several spread out iron patio chairs and a table. Saw horses or portable work benches would be another option.