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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7936 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 2:51 pm Post subject: Cleaning mold out of old foam |
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We had a mold explosion this winter in the cdory and are getting it cleaned up. Funny that it happened during the snow storms.
Here is a picture of the foam. How should we go about cleaning it?? _________________ Thomas J Elliott
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21469 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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Tom,
Both chlorine and white vinegar will kill the mold. Another often touted method is to use equal parts of 90% isopropyl alcohol and warm water.
When foam gets into the deep part of the foam it is gong to be time to buy new foam! _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7936 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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We made the same decision yesterday Bob. Ordered a new custom foam topper yesterday. Slumber Ease is a local manufacturer here in Marysville wa. Their main product is custom mattresses for bed but they also sell the same for Boats , RVs , Chairs, etc. I spent an
hour talking to the owner Nick yesterday. He suggested that we go with a topper that is two different layers of foam of different stiffness. Hes going to layer the topper and cut to size. Foam in the last year has jumped up 140% in cost. So this is going to be about $300 cash. Not what I wanted to do but looks like what has to be done.
If any one is looking for a mattress custom made to fit you nick is the guy to talk to. Family owned business since 1962 https://slumberease.com/marine-rv-mattresses/ |
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NORO LIM
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 888 City/Region: Olympia
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: NORO LIM (sold 12/12/14)
Photos: NORO LIM
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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We had a two-layer mattress topper made locally for our boat. It was a great addition. We liked it so much we had one made for our pull-out guest bed at home. Sorry (but not surprised ) to hear the cost has shot up! _________________ Bill, Formerly on NORO LIM
2001 CD 16, 2001-2006
2006 CC 23, 2006-2014 |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4420 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Try hot soapy water with a cup of bleach per gallon of water . Saturate for 30 min or longer. Rinse well. Wring out as much water as soon as possible . Use a box fan on it in garage if possible . Finish drying in full water. Good luck
Need to check if items are bleach safe, too
If possible store items indoors when not in use.
Foam absorbs moisture _________________ Brent Barrett |
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