Re: [Harp-L] Cleaning Mildew off Tweed

["Gary Calahan" <glcalahan@xxxxxxxxx>]

To John, Paul and others<,

Sorry about the multiple posts as I usually get a copy with the list
mail.  I simply didn't know it hit the list.

You are right, it is the black that I am dealing with.  It has not
spread, but it is unsightly on my case.  I do have Lysol on the boat,
so that is my first line of attack.  The pitfalls of living on a boat!

Thanks again!

Gary C

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 10:54 AM, John Balding
<John.Balding@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>Anybody got any ideas how to clean mildew off my Hohner Tweed harp
> case?<<<
>
> Here are two suggestions, but go easy on any liquid, as the tweed is
> held on by glue. You don't want to use a chemical which could loosen
> that bond. Before trying either suggestion, I would set the case in
> direct sunlight for a day or two. The UV rays will actually kill the
> mildew. The problem lies in cleaning the black stain it leaves behind...
>
> #1. Lysol concentrate in the brown bottle. Dilute in water. Dip a sponge
> or cloth in the bucket, sink, whatever, and squeeze out the excess.
> Wipe/gently rub the tweed.
>
> #2. This is a cleaning suggestion given to me by the Coleman company for
> cleaning mildew off of a tent. The tent had nylon walls and a white
> cotton roof. This is a no-bleach solution which may be useful on cotton
> tweed if suggestion #1 doesn't work.
>
> "For mildew on a tent, we tell the consumer to use this mixture: 3 parts
> lemon juice (fresh) or white vinegar to 1 part salt. To remove mildew
> from material, apply fresh lemon juice mixture in direct sunlight. Let
> it set for a while and then you can wash down the tent."
>
> For the "wash down the tent" portion, I would say wipe clean with a damp
> sponge/cloth.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> John Balding
> Tallahassee, FL
>
>
>
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