How do you clean mold off the inside of the covers? It is unbelievable that I have to CLEAN these covers now. We bought 4 chair covers (for expensive Allibert chairs) and one larger cover to fit over a Tangor Allibert chair (to test size before buying more) Spring of 2013. It is now October 2013, and the chairs were very dirty underneath the covers, and the inside of the covers have mold on them! I bought these covers to save work, not to add cleaning time to keeping my high-quality chairs clean. Now I have to clean both the chairs as well as the covers. How do you clean mold off the inside of the covers? It is unbelievable that I have to CLEAN these covers now. We bought 4 chair covers (for expensive Allibert chairs) and one larger cover to fit... » Read More How do you clean mold off the inside of the covers? It is unbelievable that I have to CLEAN these covers now. We bought 4 chair covers (for expensive Allibert chairs) and one larger cover to fit over a Tangor Allibert chair (to test size before buying more) Spring of 2013. It is now October 2013, and the chairs were very dirty underneath the covers, and the inside of the covers have mold on them! I bought these covers to save work, not to add cleaning time to keeping my high-quality chairs clean. Now I have to clean both the chairs as well as the covers. « Show Less
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You have a real issue and I would suggest contacting the manufacturer for an answer while lodging a complaint. My cover does sit on the ground and we noticed mold on the chair but did not check the cover. We will now. Sorry for us both.
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We have the same issue. Have had them since April. Was thinking of throw it in the washing machine with some older towels inside out. Any thoughts?
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I have never had mold. Even on old covers. They do become discolored, but if they keep my chairs clean and dry, they are doing the job. I always hang them up when off the chairs and place them in sunlight to dry if they get wet.
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I have it on a wicker rocker that is pretty Big and it fits well and nothing hanging out, but I am having a problem with Mold. Inside and out! But I have received good answers to my questions about it. Brenda
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I own one and it is NOT difficult to clean. Initially I scrubbed the parts with ajax to get rid of the layer mold. It was difficult and took a lot of time to do... but later I realized if I soak the main three component parts in a bleach water mixture, there is NO SCRUBBING TO DO! It does a great job and the mold gets killed off by the bleach everywhere in the unit! After a few hours, just rinse the parts, that's all! No rubbing or scrubbing!!!
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I got two of these units to replace the existing Model #1275's that I had for 10 years. I never cleaned the inside and wouldn't recommend doing it because of the sensitive electronics inside. I would vacuum the outside. The units should not be painted. The only time the cover needs to be removed is to replace the 9 V. battery every 1-2 years. Removal instructions are imprinted on the cover. The cover twists off so the battery can be replaced and is held by a wiring harness and connector. The connector does not have to be removed from the cover to change the battery. I hope this is helpful. Regards, Bob P. I got two of these units to replace the existing Model #1275's that I had for 10 years. I never cleaned the inside and wouldn't recommend doing it because of the sensitive electronics inside. I would vacuum the outside. The units should not be painted. The only time the cover needs to be removed is to replace the 9 V. battery every 1-2 years. Removal instructions are imprinted on the cover. The cover twists off so the battery can be replaced and is held by a wiring harness and connector. The connector does not have to be removed from the cover to change the battery. I hope this is helpful.... » Read More I got two of these units to replace the existing Model #1275's that I had for 10 years. I never cleaned the inside and wouldn't recommend doing it because of the sensitive electronics inside. I would vacuum the outside. The units should not be painted. The only time the cover needs to be removed is to replace the 9 V. battery every 1-2 years. Removal instructions are imprinted on the cover. The cover twists off so the battery can be replaced and is held by a wiring harness and connector. The connector does not have to be removed from the cover to change the battery. I hope this is helpful. Regards, Bob P. « Show Less
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Hi Alli, thank you for your inquiry. Our covers are not waterproof, but rather are highly water resistant. We do not manufacture, nor do we recommend completely waterproof covers as they do not allow for proper airflow throughout the cover which in turn can cause mold and mildew to form. If there is anything else that we can assist you with, please let us know.
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The chair covers are sold individually. However depending on the type of chair you want to cover (i.e. stacking type) you may be able to cover more than one chair per cover. If you have stacking chairs, stack them up and take the dimensions then compare to the dimensions of the cover to see if it'll work. The chairs I bought the covers for were oversized loungers that come with ottomans. I could not find covers to fit that chair style exactly and the dimensions of this cover was closest to the dimensions of my chair. The covers do not fit all the way to the ground but they covered the upholstered sections of the chair to keep them dry and dirt free which is what I wanted. The chair covers are sold individually. However depending on the type of chair you want to cover (i.e. stacking type) you may be able to cover more than one chair per cover. If you have stacking chairs, stack them up and take the dimensions then compare to the dimensions of the cover to see if it'll work. The chairs I bought the covers for were oversized loungers that come with ottomans. I could not find covers to fit that chair style exactly and the dimensions of this cover was closest to the dimensions of my chair. The covers do not fit all the way to the ground but they covered the... » Read More The chair covers are sold individually. However depending on the type of chair you want to cover (i.e. stacking type) you may be able to cover more than one chair per cover. If you have stacking chairs, stack them up and take the dimensions then compare to the dimensions of the cover to see if it'll work. The chairs I bought the covers for were oversized loungers that come with ottomans. I could not find covers to fit that chair style exactly and the dimensions of this cover was closest to the dimensions of my chair. The covers do not fit all the way to the ground but they covered the upholstered sections of the chair to keep them dry and dirt free which is what I wanted. « Show Less
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First off, I treated the fabric with a fabric protector - one that actually makes it waterproof. Therefore cleaning that is easy, you just lightly brush off and heavy soiled areas and use a damp towel. As for wood care, it's a solid wood material so I use an orange based cleaner/polish that works well. Any cosmetic issues may be addressed by purchasing a product called "Restore" and simply wipe it over the scuffed leg of the chair where a guest left a shoe on. It's available at most hardware stores. I hope this helps and I'm 100% satisfied with this great product for the money.
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I don't know the answer, but I suggest you contact the manufacturer, ToiletTree Products, Inc. 517 Rt. 9W North, Upper Nyack, NY 10960. I'm sure they can help you. You can probably find them on the web. My other suggestion is that you soak the water reservoir in hot water and bleach. That will kill the mold and it will be good as new. Finally, I suggest you remove the reservoir from the unit after each use and make sure it's empty, then dry both parts. That should prevent mold from returning.
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Right now I am in the process of getting warrantee, I bought numerous covers for all my furniture and it all turned Moldy It Looks terrible. And when you hold it up you can see through it coz it is dry rotted.
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Hi Kartoid,A thought just occurred to me. Maybe you could contact a professional in-home cleaner such as Coit, who might have experience with how best to rid your mattress of mold. It might be less expensive then the freight costs for returning the mattress if this problem is in fact covered under warranty. Just a thought. Whatever you decide to do I wish you the best in finding a solution.
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I have not yet looked into covers for my Strathwood-Griffen furniture yet. I have had it through one summer/fall and winter in Colorado. I draped it with some old blankets even though it was stored on a covered patio. I have rinsed off the furniture sans cushions and it dries well. The dirt that blows onto the cushions during windy days comes off easily with a gentle smacking. I did spray Scotchguard on the cushions when I first got them which probably helps. I have looked into covers through Plow & Hearth and Gardener's but haven't ordered yet.
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Thank you for your question. We called ADCO at 1-800-541-ADCO to get the answer to your question. The manufacturer recommends cleaning the cover with a solution of one gallon water and 1/4 cup bleach. Use a spray bottle to apply, and allow it to sit for a few minutes, then immediately rinse. This should kill the mold. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help you! Thank you Jessica with Covers Direct
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I got Frog Togg Chilly Pad and mine got black spots all over it. I washed it in the washer but still have the mold spots. How do I get them out? HELP! I use mine for radiation areas that are hot and hurt like a sunburn. I loved it when I got it. It cools my skin down and gave me a lot of relief. But putting it into a ziplock to carry it around made it get mold spots. Now how do I clean it so I can use it again???? HELP!
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Karen, I've had mine for over a year now. You would have thought the company would have made it so it could be cleaned inside. I was surprised at how much dust I got rid of just by blowing into it. Good luck.
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Tell me about it!!, I took off the covers to wash and they shredded so much on the inside it was hard to get them zipped up. I would be curious how much it would cost to have new covers made in a different material. I hate the fabrics! I know that doesn't help. I have to agree with you.Good luck. Jody
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We used this constantly with 2 babies and never had a problem with mold. The recall seems ridiculous to me and worries me that the manufacturer would "remedy" the problem by adding more mold-inhibiting chemicals. The cover comes off for easy cleaning, which is a GREAT thing. Just make sure you clean it properly if baby wets it and make sure it is dry before you put it back on.
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I have a bonded leather chair. After 5 years the leather scraps are un-bonding. It's as if the chair is shedding scraps of leather with the fabric base showing through. Keep that in mind when you buy a chair with less than a 5 year warranty.