Hi All:
what I like to do in the winter months is two remove the mattresses off the
top bunk
I find that the air circulation is better and this will help to keep mildew
out.
Trevor
Peace
604-886-4564

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From: "zolo" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: Westy pop-top mildew

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> From: matsuwesty@EARTHLINK.NET
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: RE: Westy pop-top mildew
> Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 16:44:58 -0500
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> ><DIV>Has anyone come up with a good way to get rid of mildew on the
> >inside of a Westy pop-top?  I have an '87 Westy, and it has
> >that fuzzy texture on the inside of the pop-top.  I don't
> >want to use a bleach solution because it wil either: 1) remove the
> >fuzzy stuff, 2) look all blotchy when it is treated, 3) run down on
> >the tent part of the pop-top and bleach that, 4) all of the
> >above.  So what's the magic solution that cleans it without
> >wrecking it?  Thanks in advance.</DIV>
> ><DIV>Matt Bennett</DIV>
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> Hi Matt,
> I have done this more than a dozen times.   I worked well and very
> fast, restoring the ceiling to new condition.  Condensation is
> collected in the fuzzy stuff, creating a great environment for the
> mildew.  After trying several different methods, I have settled for
> the simpleist one.  A solution of half bleach, delivered onto with a
> small size of roller.  You can cover the area under with a sheat of
> nylon but there is not much of dripping if its done sensibly.  The
> roller must roll or be in the container.  You will need about a quart
> of solution.  Try to stay away from metals.  Try to stay away from
> metals.
> Zoltan
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