Jeff, more important than discoloration regarding the canvas is weakening the fibers.  Cotton can tolerate some bleach, but only if weak and promptly and thoroughly rinsed.  Of course, any spillage can cause corrosion on metal that it contacts, too.  So, take care.

mcneely

---- Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote:
> Yes should've mentioned it.  A tiny bit of mould, also on the canvas. I guess something with bleach will be necessary but I hope it doesn't discolour anything.
>
> Jeff
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jun 7, 2015, at 6:52 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> >
> > I think you may have mould in the flocking. Some folk favour tilex or the like, I've used a solution of household bleach and water. It finest have to be a strong solution.
> >
> > When I have done it, I chose a warm day, had the van out of the sun ( dont want the pop top hot and volatilizing the chlorine, we're not doing a WWI trench re-enactment).
> >
> > I covered the top bunk and the kitchen with plastic sheeting. Used a spray bottle with the bleach solution, and had at it.
> >
> > After 5 or 10 minutes I blotted off as much as I could with a towel, then sprayed again with plain water. Then another blotting. Rinse and repeat as much as you feel like.
> >
> > It's a pain in the donkey, and you might have some residual bleach smell. That can bring back nostalgic memories of over chlorinated swimming pools.
> >
> > My memory fails me right now, but I believe there is a less toxic mould remover on the market. Whether it works as well as bleach I can't say.
> >
> > Alistair
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Jun 7, 2015, at 4:01 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote:
> >>
> >> Can someone remind me the best way to clean the underside of the fibreglass top? It got a bit moist and water has discoloured it.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Jeff
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone

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David McNeely