How to Remove Mold From Dock Lines

Dock lines are an important asset on any boat. The dock lines secure the boat to the pier to keep it from drifting out to sea. Since the dock lines are constantly moist, they are at a high risk of developing fungus growth such as mold. Not only is mold unsightly, it will also eat away at the dock lines, damaging them beyond repair. Fortunately, you can remove the mold from the dock lines with a few inexpensive items.

• 1

  Remove the dock lines. Rinse the surface dirt from the dock lines with a water hose.

• 2

  Fill a large container with 2 gallons of warm water. Add 2 cups of oxygen bleach and mix with a wooden spoon.

• 3

  Submerge the dock lines into the mixture. Stir the dock lines with the wooden spoon.

• 4

  Allow the dock lines to soak in the mixture for several hours. Stir the dock lines every so often during the soaking process with the wooden spoon.

• 5

  Remove the dock lines from the mixture. Rinse the mixture off the dock lines with a water hose.

• 6

  Stretch the dock lines out and allow them to air-dry. Attach the lines back to the dock and boat or coil them up neatly and store in a dry area.