How do I clean the yellow spongy styrafoam-looking cushions on my boat? They've collected some mold.?

Question

I'm getting my boat ready for liveaboard. I've already washed the cushion covers from the previous owner, but I need to wash or clean the spongy yellow foam that make up the cushion. I can see some mold has built up and I don't want to buy new right now. Any help is appreciated on this one!

Answer 1

Bleach will kill it but since the foam is made of a synthetic, it will damage it.  You might want to try DampRid's Mold & Mildew Remover and Protector for fabrics.  It doesn't damage synthetics, you spray it on and it kills both the mold you see and the spores you don't that will cause it to come back.  You can find it at Lowes Home Improvement center in the cleaning aisle.