Date:         Tue, 2 May 2000 09:32:08 -0700
Reply-To:     "ThomasD. Hanlon" <hanran@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         "ThomasD. Hanlon" <hanran@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Mold stains inside poptop
Comments: To: Nicholas Wilson <nwilson@MCN.ORG>
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Nicholas,

The best solution I have found for the mold problem I've encountered
when I've left the Desert is two products made by Bioshield
Technologies, Inc., in Atlanta, GA.  The first is "Dura Last Mold Mildew
Remover and All Purpose Cleaner," ("Three products in one: 1., Imparts
Antibacterial properties, 2., All-Purpose Cleaner, 3., Mold and Mildew
Remover," and "Dura Last Mold Mildew and Odor Protectant." ("Molecularly
bonds to provide lasting protection, not destroyed by repeated
cleanings, eliminates odors at the source, prevents deterioration caused
by bacteria, prolongs life of fabrics and carpets, fast, easy and
effective." THEY MAY PREVENT BALDNESS, OR RESTORE HAIR GROWTH, I HOPE.

The items came from RV stores and cost about $8 to $10 each.  I've used
them for the past four years with superb results.  "For lasting
protection for up to one year," says the label," use (the cleaner) with
(the protect ant.") Both claim to impart "antibacterial properties," and
each has left stain and bleach free clean surfaces, almost to original
equipment standards in my Westy.  Usual disclaimers apply.

Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfalia

Nicholas Wilson wrote:
>
> Anybody know an effective way to remove heavy mold stains on the flocked
> interior side of the Westy poptop? The mold grew undisturbed for several
> months after the Westy was used for a guest room for a week in December and
> not properly ventilated. The condensed moisture led to rampant mold
> colonies. There are black, gray and brown splotches all over the ceiling.
> Bleach would probably be effective, but very unpleasant and difficult to
> use without getting it on the canvas, upholstery and carpeting, not to
> mention in the eyes and other body openings. Maybe hydrogen peroxide 3%?
>
> Surely I'm not the first to face this problem.  Any experience-based advice
> welcome.
>
> Nick
> Mendocino CA