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Any clever ideas for interior cushions to avoid mould?

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Created by Queequeg > 9 months ago, 29 May 2017
Queequeg
NSW, 37 posts
29 May 2017 3:41PM
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I'm going to replace my cabin soft furnishings having scrubbed, cleaned and painted the interior of the Ericson and hoped the collective wisdom may throw up some clever ideas for below deck mattress/cushion that are resistant to mould/mildew/moisture?

EC31
NSW, 490 posts
29 May 2017 4:38PM
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I bought foam that doesn't hold water (closed cell ??). The base of each cushion is done in vinyl.
Anti-mould in the paint, oil of cloves for cleaning and plenty of ventilation. The admiral is onto any moisture or mould outbreak like a shot.

crustysailor
VIC, 871 posts
29 May 2017 5:05PM
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dampsorb from Bunnings

jbshack
WA, 6913 posts
29 May 2017 3:43PM
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crustysailor said..
dampsorb from Bunnings


The one i used was Damp rid. Use the system thats enclosed and is designed to hang in a cupboard. Not the crystals as that will inevitably end up everywhere..

Queequeg
NSW, 37 posts
5 Jun 2017 2:22PM
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Thanks team, trying to come up with new cushion/mattress combo - hoping to find someone here that can recommend a reputable supplier in NSW ie Newcastle Sydney Wollongong range.

EC31
NSW, 490 posts
5 Jun 2017 5:38PM
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Foam Booth in Chatswood did mine. Not cheap, but great workmanship.

Queequeg
NSW, 37 posts
5 Jun 2017 10:32PM
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Thanks EC31, this has to last 20 years so workmanship and quality are what I'm after.



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