Sets the sails, throw the fishing rod in, there is no mould and mildew in sight on this boat.

Mould and mildew can appear on any surface, but boats are particularly susceptible to it because they’re often kept in humid conditions, and the salt air can corrode surfaces. The right boat maintenance can help mould from taking over your boat, but if it appears anyway, you’ll need to know how to remove it and retard it from coming back.

Follow these steps to assist in keeping  your boat free of mould and mildew.

What is mould?

Mould is a fungus that, if it spreads and gets in your sails or other parts of your boat, can rot them. This can cause all sorts of problems for you when you are sailing – which is why it’s important to make sure that you don’t have mould on your boat. The best way to prevent mould on your boat is by doing regular maintenance checks and by drying out any wet areas immediately after they get wet.

Types of mould

There are many different types of mould on sailing boats, which makes it difficult to know exactly how they affect your health. Different kinds include Aspergillus and Cladosporium. Cladosporium is an airborne mould that can be found on homes and buildings while Aspergillus is a mould that prefers wet and damp environments. Both are harmful if present on boats as they contaminate them with allergens and toxins. The first step in removing these types of mould should be defending against their return.

What happens when you don’t take care of your boat

No matter how much care you take, mould will form on sailing boats when there is moisture present. You might think it’s a harmless type of fungus, but it isn’t. Mould grows in moist and dark places, and your sailboat can certainly be a breeding ground for these pests if you don’t handle mould removal quickly. The first step is to make sure there is no more moisture or wetness on your boat and that everything is properly dried out.

The process to clean mould yourself

The best way to clean mould off your boat is with our natural product, Mr Mould. It’s a powerful natural cleaner that will remediate mould and mildew, without harming surfaces or leaving behind any harmful residue. To use it, simply spray the product onto a micro fibre cloth and clean surfaces carefully. It works in hard-to-reach places too, so you can use it to remove mould from small spaces like storage compartments and hatches.

Using Mr Mould to prevent mould and mildew on your sailing boat.

Mould can be found on pretty much every surface, especially if it’s warm and humid. It grows on wet or damp wood, food, textiles, and many other surfaces in your home or sailing boat. If left alone for a long time, mould can damage surfaces or fabrics. Getting rid of mould is not easy—but if you continue to wipe down surfaces using Mr Mould, you will be able to enjoy and protect your sailing boat, health, and lifestyle. A 100% natural product.

Another great tip is to get an electronic essential oils diffuser and diffuse the Essential Shield Oil Drops within the inside of the boat regularly. This will assist in retarding mould ingress and leave the boat smelling great.