Cleaning canvas

[sunapeeboater]

Can anyone tell me the best way to clean canvas covers. My canvas are turning black on the inside from to much moisture in the boat.
Thanks

[Dave Strong]

I'd like to know as well, dad's canvas is getting black spots to. I figure its some kind of mold but can't find any thing to remove it. Bleach works good on mold but will eat the canvas.
Dave

[22VelocityProMax300]

I used to use Starbrite sail and canvas cleaner and then follow up with 303 High Tech fabric guard. West marine sells this stuff. It kept my blue sunbrella looking great. Frank

[Dave Strong]

Thanks Frank will give it try, afraid its going to start to rot. Thats way cheaper than a new tarp!
Dave

[sunapeeboater]

Thanks I will try that I was up there this week and it is a mess inside.

[stokernick]

303 also makes great cleaners etc .for canvas/vinyl/sunbrella!

[illMATTic]

My whole cover is getting moldy. I wonder if I could through it in a super large washer? OR is the best way just to get a brush and wash it in the yard?

Matt

[stokernick]

IMHO,brush in the yard,then commercial washer with Woolite,,then 303FabricProtecter= back to original!

[sunapeeboater]

I ended up cleaning mine by hand using 303 products and it worked great. I was also wondering about the large washing machine but at a local canvas shop they advised me against that.

[sunapeeboater]

IMHO,brush in the yard,then commercial washer with Woolite,,then 303FabricProtecter= back to original!

:iagree: follwed your advice and worked great thanks :thumbsup:

[illMATTic]

we have all the 303 stuff here at my store. I'll get after it this weekend.

thanks, Matt

[illMATTic]

The 303 cleaner didnt touch black stuff so i added some bleach. That didnt do it eather. I may have to pick up a new cover. :(

[dc96819]

IMHO,brush in the yard,then commercial washer with Woolite,,then 303FabricProtecter= back to original!

Did you use the 32oz or a gallon ?

[BottomsUp]

laundry mat with industrial machine's, use some shout and wash it. I have tacken yellow canvas that was black and done this and it was almost new. Two beers and 1.50 in qaurters !!