How to Clean Mildew Stains from Carpet

How to remove mildew stains from carpet. This is a boat interior, unfortunately with excessive moisture exposure and improper care, mildew can form on carpets and with this being white, it’s very noticeable. These stains were throughout the whole ceiling so as you can see there are the clean areas and then what was before. #mildew #OEMTOOLS #autodetailing

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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-toothbrush
-carpet brush
-carpet cleaner
-wet/dry vacuum
-bucket of water
-fan
-gloves
-tarp

Procedure:
To save some video time, I have already done this. I would recommend vacuuming the carpet to remove any debris in the carpet.

Next is putting up a barrier, this will be needed depending on the products you are using. Some mildew products contain bleach and this can damage colors in fabrics, the tarp will act as protection. I did try one product specifically for mildew from the boating aisle, however I found it didn’t work as well compared to what I already had.

Spray Nine I find worked great for this, actually it works quite well as an all around cleaner. Spray the solution directly onto the mildew spots and let it soak in for a couple of minutes. I would highly recommend wearing gloves, some cleaners can be quite harsh on your skin.

Depending on how delicate your carpet is, something like a soft toothbrush can be used or you can use a carpet brush. Always do a test in a small not so visible area ensuring you’re not damaging a larger area. Scrub the carpet in multiple directions, working the fibers back and forth to remove that stain.

The brush can be dipped in water to help keep the surface wet. Don’t over saturate the carpet, this will need to dry after.

After that I then followed up with a fabric cleaner, and for this I picked resolve. The spray is applied to the area, let it soak in for a couple of moments and then follow up with a brush again.

Work in multiple directions and rinse the brush in clean water as needed.

Follow up with a wet/dry vacuum to remove any cleaning solution and moisture from the carpet. Doing so will help reduce the chance of mildew forming from the newly wet carpet and prevent any chance of foul smells.

If you do notice there are some spots still existing, again go over the area using the same previous steps. Depending on how bad the stains are, it may need a third time.

Then finish up with the vacuum. A wet/dry vacuum can only be used as it’s able to handle moisture exposure.

Once satisfied, let the area dry. With these being a boat, airflow may be limited in the cuddy cabin so I would highly recommend using a fan.

And as you can see here is what I’m left with once the area has dried.

During storage or even when I keep it in the water, I’ll keep a moisture absorbent container or pale. This will remove any moisture in the air preventing any condensation from forming on surfaces which in turn will promote mildew or mold growth. Some are refilled, and others require a replacement once used up.

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