[C320-list] Cleaning interior window shades

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Warren, 
I too swear by Clorox Cleanup, you it all over my boat. Works great on cockpit cushions. 

Herb Creech 
Cloud Chaser 606 




----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 6:24:50 PM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cleaning interior window shades 

Jeff, I had occasion to do some research on mildew removal and control. 
What I've learned is this: 
-- best way to remove from hard surface is with bleach. Clorox Clean-up is 
bleach with a little soap or other cleaner. 
-- prevent future mildew with a product designed to do so. Concrobium Mold 
Control came recommended for prevention. It is not a killer/remover; but, 
is intended to be applied after cleaning to prevent or retard future growth. 
Also, it is non-toxic and safe around pets and kids. 
-- your recommendation for cleaning is good and what we do; but, go lightly 
with the bleach as the fabric is sensitive to excessive bleach. 
-- Pattie removes and cleans the shades every 2/3 years and they still look 
good after 18 years (8 in our hands.) 

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jeff Hare [mailto:catalina at thehares.com] 
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:12 PM 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Subject: [C320-list] Cleaning interior window shades 

Hi All, 

I noticed last season, that most of my pleated window shades were starting 
to look dirty and had lots of black mildew and bug stains on them. 
Replacing them is expensive. 

I found an easy way to have them looking like new. 

Remove them, fill a bathtub with about 4" of HOT water, some laundry 
detergent and about 2 cups of real liquid bleach. Mix it up well then put 
the shades in to soak (opened up). I swished them around gently and let 
them soak for about 45 min with an occasional light agitation. 

After a few good rinsings with cold water I dried them in the sun. All the 
mildew spots are gone. They look like new now and I got a chance to really 
clean the cabin roof where they attach. 

It would be great to know if there is anything I could spray them with to 
help prevent or reduce mildew and mold in the future? Scotch guard maybe? 

Maybe this helps someone. 

Jeff