cleaning canvas

[rainman]

Sorry for dragging this up again, I know it's been done before but I can't find the thread. I remember reading here that diluted Milton fluid was recommended for cleaning the pop-top canvas and just wanted to check that this has been used with no adverse effects. I've accidentally got Dettol Mould & Mildew remover onto the canvas before and I can see that it has not been good for it so am reluctant to use anything containing bleach, but I guess very diluted Milton which was washed off again afterwards wouldn't do much harm. My canvas is quite grubby and has black spots which I'm guessing are mould (don't know what mildew looks like) and I don't think just plain water is going to do the trick - anyone successfully cleaned mould spots off their canvas?
thanks

[rainman]

Well that was a waste of time, I can confirm that milton doesn't shift mould.

[Sensible_Steve]

Try one of the sailing Chandleries. They have a boat canvas and sail cleaner for abut a tenner.

Pinnal and Bax

Let me find you a linky

http://www.pinbax.com/index.asp?selecti ... &cct=1&sc=

Give it a try and let us know how you get on. I have some grubby sails.......

[rainman]

unfortunately I can't get the link to work but I'll certainly investigate this suggestion further, thanks.

[Sensible_Steve]

The online boat shop is called Pinall and Bax

The product is called:

Starbrite Sail and Canvas cleaner

[rainman]

Ok, I'm off tomorrow to sunny Devon for a couple off weeks but I'll check that out on my return.