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I have tried miltons, mixed pretty potently so whole thing smelt like a hospital for days after, but alas no joy, the stubborn mildew / mould is still there. Any other suggestions? Has anyone tried painting the flocked material or anything instead? It doesn't smell, just looks ugly.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote KarmannKabb Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Mar 13 at 09:54
I had a similar experience with Milton, now using a mould cleaning spray by HG. It's actually their Bathroom Mould Spray.

Works best by using it neat, it comes in a bottle with a trigger/spray, you don't need to work it in with anything unless there is a particularly stubborn, bad patch. Works great and seems to stop it coming back again.

Leaves a very strong bleachy smell, only downside is its awkward spraying upside down and you certainly don't want to get it on your canvas/seats or curtains.

Does not seem to effect original colour of flocking, maybe worth a try if Milton not having the desired results.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote robthedon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Apr 13 at 00:19
Just to update, used the HG Bathroom Mould spray as suggested. Was covinced it wouldn't work cos nothing else had, but hey presto left it on 10 mins and its good as new now! Superb tips KarmannKabb, thanks!

For benefit of others, it does leave a strong smell and as KK said, you don't want it to drip on anything like canvas etc as it will bleach it.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Gandalf Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Apr 13 at 09:41
Originally posted by badger badger wrote:

Just cleaner the inside of my pop-top with Dettol Anti-Bacterial Mould & Mildew remover, trigger spray from Wilko - came up fantastic, just spray & leave for about 2 mins, then thoroughly rinse with a cloth & hot water. None of the flock lining has come off and roof has dried to an "even" colour with no patches.


Used this yesterday - comes up like new. Clap
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Hermansalive Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Apr 13 at 19:33
I used the milton mixed at 1 in 7 at the weekend and the roof came up like new.Hug
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I need to give my poptop interior a good clean... Smile
 
Just to confirm, this "Milton" is the steriliser cleaner stuff?? Smile
 
Where's the best place to buy it?
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Yes that's the stuff. Baby sanitising fluid. Get it from most supermarkets.
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Thanks mate - will add it to my weekly shopping list :-D

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I used detol mould n mildew like Badger. Worked quick and easy.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote johnb Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Aug 13 at 20:32
Worked well for me. I worked it in with a soft brush and then blotted it out with towels. It needs to be soaking wet though.
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Another shout for Milton here, mixed with warm water and applied through a spray bottle. Leave for 20-30 minutes, scrub, wipe, job done Clap


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Originally posted by badger badger wrote:

Just cleaner the inside of my pop-top with Dettol Anti-Bacterial Mould & Mildew remover, trigger spray from Wilko - came up fantastic, just spray & leave for about 2 mins, then thoroughly rinse with a cloth & hot water. None of the flock lining has come off and roof has dried to an "even" colour with no patches.


THIS WORKS BRILLIANT   all for £3     thanks Badger SmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmile 

Also cleaned pop top canvas with Persil washing up powder came up a treat

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Last year I had the same problem and after a long search and many tries I found something that really worked for me.  If you still need an advice the inside of my pop-top  looks like new after i cleaned up using Autoglym Fabric Hood Maintenance Kit .  It's not cheap, but it's effective.There's a Fabric Roof Cleaner kit - cleaner plus sponge-thingy. And then, to prevent future problems, a Fabric Roof Protector. You could do a small test area first. I hope this will work for you too.

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