Combating Mold & Mildew On Boats | BoatUS

If you have a boat, mold and mildew seem to come with the territory. But there are a number of ways to keep it controlled, reduce damage, and get rid of that musty smell in cabins and compartments. BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow shows you a number of simple techniques for reducing or combating mold and mildew on both new and old boat vinyl, as well as how to control mustiness aboard. The product mentioned at 2:15 is a desiccant. Damp Rid is one of the most common brands, but other companies make something comparable. Starbrite makes No Damp, which is available from our friends at West Marine: https://www.westmarine.com/search?Ntt=No+Damp If you're looking for recommendations, I regularly use vinyl cleaning and protectant products from the following companies: 🧽Gold Eagle 303: https://www.goldeagle.com/shop/categories/marine/?fwp_categories=marine&fwp_brands=303-products 🧽3M Marine Vinyl Cleaner & Restorer: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40070785/ 🧽Meguiar's Extreme Marine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant: https://www.meguiars.com/marine/products/meguiars-extreme-marine-vinyl-rubber-protectant-m180132-32-oz-spray There are many other good vinyl stain removers and protectants on the market. Just be sure not to use products containing bleach. Want to learn more? https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2016/january/preventing-mold-and-mildew https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2019/december/install-a-solar-vent 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #mold #mildew #boat #boatmaintenance #cleaning #howto