Black mould in pop top roof of F reg Westie

Post by **Bluebell** » 15 Apr 2008, 19:05

Hi folks. Can any Westie owners out there recommend a way of cleaning off the black mould that forms in the pop tops of Westies? A mate has got one and is at a bit of a loss as to how to get rid of it without killing the environment.

Post by **BigTam** » 15 Apr 2008, 19:07

Just done mine at the weekend, got some caravan roof cleaner from Halfords and a good old fashioned scrubbing brush, done the trick,

Post by **Bluebell** » 15 Apr 2008, 19:18

Thanks Tom,
I'll pass that on to my mates!
Kate

Post by **lhd** » 15 Apr 2008, 21:02

Just been looking at this on Brickyard apparentl a 1/10 mix of milton is the best thing people have tried.
Dont rub to hard or you will remove the flock.
as milton is a mild bleach it will kill any mould.(apparently)

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum ... 17441&PN=7

Post by **BigTam** » 15 Apr 2008, 22:23

Doh ! mis-read this, thought you meant the outside, as Rob points out some info on the brickyard referrence this, where's me coat

Post by **horizontal kipper** » 16 Apr 2008, 09:52

polycell 3 in 1 mould remover and a cheap plastic scrubing brush, cheapest place i found was from wilkos. less than a fiver for both. spray it on the roof flock leave a couple of mins rub gently with the brush then wipe off with kitchen towel. dry it off with a hair dryer. mine came up like new. also did the mould patches on the pop top material.

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 16 Apr 2008, 14:55

Milton mixed 10%, as stated. I used a worn one of those small sponges with the ruff green stuff on the back. Sponge the mixture onto the roof and let it work for 2 or 3 minutes, then give it a gentle scrubbing, the flock is harder wearing than you`d think. I started off too gentle, and worked up to a good scrub

Comes up like new, then use some clean water and give it a ragging off to get rid of any remaining Milton etc.

Post by **Mudlark** » 16 Apr 2008, 15:04

id read the label on the Polycell 3/1 ; think its a bit poisonous ?

I used a steam cleaner on its own; came up clean.

Post by **Other-Power** » 16 Apr 2008, 22:35

Just removing my fluff at the momment, not got time for cleaning it each time a patch of mould flares up, bit more work but worth it i think.

Jon

Post by **reddee** » 19 Apr 2008, 20:26

Mudlark wrote:id read the label on the Polycell 3/1 ; think its a bit poisonous ?

I used a steam cleaner on its own; came up clean.

Mudlark, what kind of steam-cleaner did you use/where did you get it? thanks

Post by **Mudlark** » 20 Apr 2008, 11:09

Borrowed a Karcher steam cleaner from a friend; wrapped a flannel around the brush and used as little elbow grease as was needed, no detergent or chemicals required.

Wiped down afterwards and left to dry.

You may be able to hire such a thing from a tool hire shop, but you dont need anything too industrial !

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 20 Apr 2008, 19:18

It`ll come back quickly if it`s not killed off, it`s a fungus, not just a dirty mark.

Post by **Mudlark** » 20 Apr 2008, 22:27

Your right, but heres part of the marketing hype that comes with the steamer :

"Steam cleaning is the perfect answer to your cleaning dilemmas, it provides sparkling glass, mirrors and tiles effortlessly. Plus regular steam cleaning also helps destroy bacteria, salmonella, fungus and mildew and can prevent further re-infestation. "

So hopefully it will do the trick.

Post by **lhd** » 21 Apr 2008, 20:53

Just removing my fluff at the momment, not got time for cleaning it each time a patch of mould flares up, bit more work but worth it i think.

I think it has insulation properties which you would lose.
Although I have seen some with it carpeted and am thinking of this myself as one of the previous owners has rubbed of the fluff back to half way.