Boat Cleaning 101
Scuff Marks - Sea Power/ McGuires or another cleaner/wax product.
Dingy & White Fenders – Westley’s Bleche-wite may be combined with Soft Scrub on excessively scruffy, blackened rubber. Always finish with 303 rubber & vinyl protector.
Power Cord - Clean black residue off with Power Cord Cleaner or Paint Thinner and then coat with wax to prevent build up of grime.
Teak Decks – Two part teak cleaner such as “Snappy-Teak” or “Teaka” (read directions carefully) then apply as many coats of wood oil sealer as wood can absorb. Wash with Joy dish soap to remove residue. Maintain by scrubbing with “Barkeepers Friend scouring powder and apply another coat or two of oil sealer.
Windows – Windex is okay on glass but NO AMMONIA on plastic, use Plexus or another Plexiglas cleaner instead.
Isinglass – Plexus or other plastic cleaner followed by Pledge Wax (keeps isinglass curtains soft)
Rust – Whink rust remover can be soaked on a paper towel and applied to rusty area. Rinse well. Also On/Off Bottom and Hull
Mold Remover- Household bleach 1:10 ratio or anti-microbial spray and a enzyme-based detergent for fabrics
Carpet – spills and pet odor can be removed with club soda or a mixture of 1/3 C. white vinegar in 1 qt. cool water. ½ c. hydrogen peroxide 1 tsp ammonia
Countertops may be cleaned with corianne countertop cleaner or if really scratched can be buffed with a power (sponge –egg crate type) buffer.
Teak to be varnished – Use heat gun to remove old finish, (caution - heat from gun can damage fiberglass) followed by paint stripper (Interlux) applied in one direction only with cheap brushes and scrub with medium bronze wool pads. Keep decks, hull, and all areas constantly wet to protect at all times. Also can tape with excellent quality green removable tape and protect with wet light-weight plastic sheets. Use a two part teak cleaner, such as Snappy-Teak scrubbed with bronze wool. Sand until smooth. Apply wood sealer. Sand again. Apply up to 10 coats of varnish, lightly sanding between coats.
Teak to be oiled – can be cleaned with hot water mixed with a strong solution of TSP and scrubbed with green pads and then rinsed with clear water. Light sanding if necessary and then apply Seafin Teak Oil or an even mixture of Teak Oil and Formby’s Lemon Oil Treatment with a lint free rag. Repeat application as necessary and can be sanded with 400 grit wet/dry or OO bronze wool.
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