The canvas which covers your boat is there to keep it dry. Canvas takes the brunt of mother nature, and is constantly wet. Either from rain or condensation. Over time this constantly wet/damp state becomes the perfect place for mold to start popping up (especially during the warm summer months). Molds also tend to produce “musky” odors.
Why is removing mold important? Besides the clean look / smell aspect, mold eats your canvas. This degrades the canvas and shortens its lifespan. Molds feed on fabrics (among other things) and use them as a springboard to spread. Mold reproduces mainly through airborne spores. Cleaning canvas at the first sign of mold is a great preventative maintenance. Mold reproduces at an exponential, not linear, rate! Protect your boat (and your health!) by keeping your canvas clean.
