Cleaning a mouldy smelling pvc waterproof jkt??

[Teepee]

If its really PVC, you can quickly wipe it with Acetone nail varnish remover and leave to dry, this will remove a layer of pvc along with the mould. Literally seconds though or it will melt right through.

If it were me, I'd honestly wipe it with Wilmas Nordic Summer and revel in the divine smell every time i wore it

 

[rik_uk3]

Thinking about it, these jackets are cheap and if washing powder and bleach don't clear the smell...bin it. Wear it and exercise and you'll sweat more than a weight watcher in a cake shop so not a great jacket.

 

[MattB]

For a PVC w/proof jacket I'd recommend fire, although that's probably not the sort of help you were hoping for.


Splash out a bit on the Goretex - there's a reason PVC's so cheap!

 

[steve75]

For a PVC w/proof jacket I'd recommend fire, although that's probably not the sort of help you were hoping for.


Splash out a bit on the Goretex - there's a reason PVC's so cheap!

The reason i purchased these waterproofs is for when fishing. I can't justify the expense of gortex gear to get covered in fish slime and bait. I do have gortex type gear for other situations. Not like i need hi tech breathable fabric when sitting next to a lake. They are going to spend most of their time stuffed in the bottom my rucksack for times i don't want to carry my big brolly or shelter.

 

[MattB]

Fair enough, but I've seen surplus Goretex jackets for £15!