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I think we have a similar problem in our Delta with the fly blinds, which I have not seen before. However, I have found damp in the back of the van, which has resulted in me having to make a repair, as serious rot had set in to the rear right panel. The van is only six years old, but judging by the amount of rot, it had been leaking from new. I would suggest that you check your van over carefully for signs of damp, even if you can't smell anything suspicious.

One thought I have had is maybe to use a product for net curtains, which I think is called 'Glo-white'? How sad is that knowing about such a product? I will ask my OH to see what she thinks of the idea.

Regards,

Kevin.

hi jennifer, I noticed that in lidl they had a mould cleaner in a spray bottle.  Maybe this could help.  I haven't tried it myself so I couldn't say how good it is.

Elaine (born and bred in glasgow)

Hi Jennifernn,

We had mildew on two of our fly screens (main living area) i just used a brush (from a dustpan and brush) and it seemed to do the trick.

I have some mould on fly screens too.  Some suggestions include 1/10 solution Milton, or lemon and salt paste mix, or "Vanish"

Anyone care to share a tip that worked for them 

Quote: Originally posted by Tiggarsmum on 15/5/2010

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On setting up my parents van this year I noticed a little bit of mould on the fly screens and the blinds. A gentle rub with wet wipes did the trick

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Quote: Originally posted by Tiggarsmum on 15/5/2010

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On setting up my parents van this year I noticed a little bit of mould on the fly screens and the blinds. A gentle rub with wet wipes did the trick

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OK so here's the result.

We had some Power Force, Orange Kitchen Wipes (like Wet Wipes but orangey) in the house, so tried that. (Aldi - around £1.20) 

To be fair the spots may have been there for a long time - newish caravan to me and not had the screens down before - and they were  pretty heavily marked.

I tried from the inside and to be honest there was not much difference, however on cleaning from the outside (window open, blind down), hey presto - what a difference.

I will not claim 100% success but at least an 85% improvement.  I'll leave them down in the sun - will have to wait for France for that by the look of it, and see if the bleaching effect of the sun does the rest.

Anyway - thanks  Tiggarsmum for the tip, you are the first to suggest that and I wouldn't have thought to try.

PS the used wipes did a fairly decent job of rubbing off those black stains from rain running off the mastic/rubber areas. - just thought - might work on Tiggar too?

Hi,

We had a trailer tent prior to our caravan and we stupidly put it away damp so the next time we came to use it it was covered in mould and mildew.  We used Dettol Mold and Mildew remover - it was fantastic, just spray and leave for a little while then wipe.  It brought our trailer tent up like new and it didnt bleach it on the coloured canvas areas which we were worried about.  I hope this helps.