Baller Chef23 Posted July 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2017 My neighbors were kind enough to put the winter cover on my boat while I was in the hospital in the fall but it wasn't as water proof as I generally get it and that combined with the fact that I am two months later taking the cover off has resulted in moss growing on the carpet. If anyone has any experience getting moss off of carpet I would appreciate it. Preferably something I can buy locally as I would like to start getting it ready to go in the water tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted July 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2017 I would try a good rinse with a hose, followed.by a little mild detergent and a scoop of oxi clean in 2 gallons of warm water, applied gently with a semi soft scrub brush. Then rinse and let dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted July 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2017 Pressure wash ? My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted July 10, 2017 @Andre I thought of that but I don't have a pressure washer. I will have to ask my neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted July 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 11, 2017 Simple green and pressure washer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted July 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 11, 2017 Replace the carpet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted July 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 11, 2017 Happens every year on the back carpet, outside the rails on my pontoon boat. Pressure washer takes it off in a jiff and the carpet looks brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted July 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2017 Something to keep in mind with Simple Green is that it is mildly corrosive to aluminum. Something to be aware of especially when using a pressure washer to spray it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted July 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2017 To remove any kind of organic contamination I use 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (getting it in nearest pharmacy) and rinse after. Simple and efficient and controlled visually: when white foam stops appearing - cleaning completed. Also kills smelly bacteria in boot liners forgotten in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted July 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2017 There's more than one way to skin a cat, but high pressure vapor steam can work miracles. Many auto detailing outfits and carwashes have commercial vapor steam units that would make short work out of moss stains. There are several mobil guys on craigslist in my area that have mobil vapor steam units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted July 12, 2017 I have a friend with a commercial cleaning business and he is going to come out with his steam cleaning machine. Hopefully that will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fast351 Posted July 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2017 Pressure washer works the best. Short of that, laundry detergent, scrub, open the bilge plug, and rinse until the bubbles stop coming out of the carpet. Laundry detergent caution: a little goes a long ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted July 12, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted July 12, 2017 I've washed my carpet with Tide (a very small amount) and bleach. I use a scrub brush, rinse several times into the bilge/open drain plug and then use the stair attachment on our household carpet cleaner to extract the water from the carpet. Seemed to work OK to me and the carpet looks good. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted July 12, 2017 Steam cleaner with a little bleach seems to have done the job. Thanks to @MikeT for his help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted July 12, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ok, now that that is solved, hijack of thread. Rubber trim between carpeted lower portion of clam shell engine box and upper vinyl portion has come off. What's the best glue? Sorta carpet related ;-) I tried a general adhesive. Fell off again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted July 13, 2017 Gorilla Glue? Or if that doesn't work try epoxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted November 3, 2020 Baller Share Posted November 3, 2020 @christiesternerz - Welcome to the forum! Lots of great information here. Hey didn't know if you were aware but I think the post you replied to here was from 3 yrs ago. Again, glad you're here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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