Cooler temps mean more condensation on the boat. And with condensation comes mold and mildew. Ugh. But there are a few ways to at least keep up with it.
Links:
Borax Powder (Amazon)
Miracle Mist (Amazon)
Concrobium (Amazon)
Prefer to Read? Check out Dealing with Mold and Mildew.
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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
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Scott Kraft says
We use Tea Tree oil almost exclusively. We discovered it after Hurricane Sandy when we had 6” of water in the basement. I had applied 3 soakings of bleach but the fuzz kept coming back. Somehow we learned of Tea Tree oil.
I placed 6 of their large (16oz?) around the basement and within 3 days.the fuzz was gone – on both sides of the Sheetrock and the face of the masonry. Since then, we place a small canister (4oz?) in every cabinet and locker. The canisters need to be refilled spring and fall. Our 1964 John G. Alden Caravelle NEVER smells “boaty”.
We also use the spray and wipes. The small canisters are refilled via a large squeeze bag.