How to Remove Mold from a Life Jacket
Life jackets are commonly used by people who participate in water activities such as water skiing, boating, fishing, and canoeing. Often, people store their wet jackets without allowing them to completely dry. The damp material, combined with a dark storage location, promotes the growth of mold or mildew on the surface or interior of the life jacket. Not only is this organism unsightly, it also is unhealthy for the person who may choose to wear the jacket. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Rubber or latex gloves
- Protective face mask
- Nylon scrubbing pad
- Garden hose
- Bucket
- 35 percent hydrogen peroxide
- Plastic container
- Mild dishwashing liquid
- Clean cloth
Instructions
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Removing Mold from a Life Jacket
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Put on latex or rubber gloves and a protective face mask.
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Take the life jacket outside to an area where you can clean it.
Use the nylon scrubbing pad to remove any mold spores that are present on the surface of the jacket.
Spray the nylon scrubbing pad with water from a garden hose. Set the pad aside for later use.
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Fill a bucket with one part 35 percent hydrogen peroxide and one part water.
Lay the life jacket in a clean, sunny area, and pour the solution on all of the affected areas.
Allow the solution to remain on the life jacket for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
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Lightly scrub the affected areas with the nylon scrubbing pad.
Spray the nylon scrubbing pad with water from the garden hose.
Rinse the jacket off.
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Fill the plastic container with a solution of water and mild dishwashing liquid.
Dip the nylon scrubbing pad into the solution, and wash the affected areas of the jacket.
Periodically spray the scrubbing pad with water from the garden hose.
Rinse the jacket with water from the garden hose.
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Place the jacket in the sun until it is completely dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Always allow your life jacket to dry completely before storing.
