How Do You Remove Mold From Marine Carpet?
Mold and mildew thrive where conditions are moist, dark and with little ventilation. Marine carpet is the perfect environment for mold growth, as it gets constant exposure to moisture, low air flow and no exposure to sunlight. When mold or mildew occurs in marine carpet, there are several steps you can take to clean the carpet, kill mold and remove odors. After mold is eradicated, changes to the boat’s environment must occur to prevent a recurrence of mold. Sprinkle a layer of Borax over the moldy areas of carpet. Allow it to remain on the carpet for one hour, then vacuum thoroughly. Borax soaks up excess moisture and mold or mildew odors. Lift a corner of the carpet. Check the back of the carpeting for mold and mildew, which looks like dark staining. If mold is present on the back, remove the carpet so it can be treated. Lay the carpet outside on a sunny day with the back of the carpeting exposed to the sun. Mix one part of 3% hydrogen peroxide with five parts water. Spray the solutio
