Using CLO₂ To Remove Mold Odors In Boats

Boats, because of their proximity to water, often suffer from odors that are very difficult to control. Permanently eliminating these odors (primarily mold and mildew) even on air conditioned cabin cruisers is simply not an attainable goal. Long term control can be attained by the long term application of low levels of chlorine dioxide as dispensed by the extended release OdorXit CLO₂ deodorizing packets available from OdorXit Products. The products and procedure is described below.

This is a long term low level treatment procedure that requires one or more 5, 10, 25 or 50 gram extended release deodorizing packet and a plastic pouch for each packet in use. The size of the packet to use is determined by the volume of the space being treated. IE a 5 gram packet will treat a closet, storage bin up to 500 cubic feet for up to 1 month, a 10 gram packet will treat up to 1000 cubic feet for up to 1 month. the 25 gram packet will treat 2500 cubic feet, and the 50 gram packet will treat 5000 cubic feet. If there are multiple separate area to be treated, multiple pouches need to be used.

Place the deodorizing pouch in the boat's cabin where odors are most intense. A clear plastic self adhering pouch is supplied with each packet for mounting the packet in an inconspicuous place.

After 30 to 40 days, replace with new deodorizing pouch and discard the spent pouch in an outdoor refuse container.