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Hawks Nest
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Nothing works
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9/8/2008 8:30:07 PM
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on my Lake Martin/Blue Creek canvass mildew stains. I tried the purple ZEP, I tried the peroxide/ammonia mixture, tried alcohol/water, salt, lemon juice....I've tried everything I've been told and no change. Any other suggestions? Thanks to all who've tried to help.
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rude evin
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BigFoot says............
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9/8/2008 10:23:13 PM
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If you'll boil them Hot dogs for about 3 hours, then throw the dogs away, pour the liquid that's left over on the mildew it'll work its magic..............won't kill the mildew, but it'll change the color......!
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Catherine
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Nothing works
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9/8/2008 11:15:16 PM
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Solution of lemon juice and salt. and a stiff brush.
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| Name: |
Hawks Nest
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BigFoot says............
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9/8/2008 11:17:22 PM
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I had one of the Big Foot hotdogs...and I bet it would kill the mildew. Thanks, I'll give it a try.
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I would try Oxyclean. It works on most laundry stains since it gets down in the fibers.
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The Heloise book says to use white vinegar or salt and lemon juice to kill the mildew. Then it says to blot the stain with lukewarm dishwashing liquid. Allow to dry, then wash with vinegar and water 1/2 & 1/2. It says that if this all fails, then apply some dry-cleaning solvent and blot. Wash as usual and allow to dry. THEN seal with the water proofing spray so you don't have to go through this trouble again!
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BigFoot
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BigFoot says............
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9/9/2008 10:29:58 AM
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hmmmm....rude , maybe we need to partner on this one...get a patent....sometimes just changing a color keeps many folks happy! I finally got all the mildew from my pontoon seats using a variety of things...had the most success with the magic eraser and a lot of elbow grease....and then when they began to look as good a new....one of them dadgummed water muskrats got in there one night and ate my seats up...now looking for upholstery person....
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| Name: |
Kizma Anuice
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use a pressure washer
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9/9/2008 10:47:36 AM
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but be careful
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| Name: |
Feb
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BigFoot says............
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9/9/2008 12:09:26 PM
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tasted like hot dogs.
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| Name: |
BigFoot
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BigFoot says............
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9/9/2008 12:47:45 PM
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...must have...they had a feast!
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Maverick
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Try X-14 Milder Stain Remover
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9/9/2008 6:32:54 PM
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Use to use it on my patio umbrella and chair cushions.
Cannot guarantee it will work, but I know for sure you will also have to scrub with a stiff brush.
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| Name: |
Hawks Nest
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Try X-14 Milder Stain Remover
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9/9/2008 6:33:55 PM
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Isn't X-14 bleach?
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| Name: |
Maverick
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Try X-14 Milder Stain Remover
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9/9/2008 6:45:01 PM
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Per their website --
The main ingredient in X-14 Mold & Mildew Stain Remover is sodium hypochlorite at a level generally 60% higher than similar bleaches on the market. The product is activated by pH adjustments.
sodium hypochlorite is high concentrate bleach.
But never changed the color of our patio furniture cushions but they were made out of a nylon type fabric.
If you try it, I would try a sample spot to ensure it will not bleach out the cover. And also a through rinsing with a soapy water to ensure all the X-14 is rinsed away as would not be good for the threads to have then soaking in bleach.
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waterbaby
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Nothing works
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9/9/2008 10:57:55 PM
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I'd try replacing it! I know, smart a** remark, but no more scrubbing!
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