There is no doubt that every boat owner enjoys being out on the waters with their prized boat, however not everyone feels the same way when it comes to cleaning their pride and joy. Nevertheless, it is a task worth doing and the longer you put it off, the more painful it’ll be. The trick here is to keep your boat well maintained by cleaning more regularly with less elbow grease.
Cleaning on a regular basis is much easier than spending hours scrubbing and washing to try getting it back to shape. What’s also important is to use cleaners that are non-toxic and will not contaminate or harm our environment.
Here are some tips to perform regularly to help make cleaning your boat achievable and also safer for the environment:
FIBREGLASS: Combine 50/50 ratio of white vinegar and water and spray on fiberglass surfaces and wipe away with a soft microfiber towel.
DECK: Pressure spray the surface of the deck to loosen dirt and grime. Fill a tub of warm water, combine with 2 cups of vinegar and ½ cup baking soda. Scrub with a long handed hard bristle brush and rinse.
BOAT WINDSCREEN: Watermarks on the windscreen are most frustrating for any boat owner. Keep a spray bottle of the ultimate window cleaner on hand by adding ¼ cup white vinegar, ¼ cup isopropyl alcohol, 2 cups water and 10 drops essential oil.
SEATS: Make yourself an effective leather cleaner by mixing ½ cup warm water, ¼ cup vinegar and 10 drops of eucalyptus oil. Apply to leather seats to clean and rejuvenate.
CARPETS: Borax is not only for the laundry, it is a great natural cleaning agent for carpet. Spray water on stained areas and sprinkle with borax. Lay a damp towel over the area and begin blotting to lift stains.
STAINLESS STEEL: Eucalyptus oil has fantastic antibacterial cleaning properties and is a great deodorizer. Shine and polish stainless steel by adding a few drops to a cloth and rub.
It is important to protect your investment and clean your boat to prevent algae and corrosion build up from salt water. If you are really not the type to perform DIY cleaning and prefer to pay for such a service, why not be savvy and obtain a cleaning quote or two, it could save you time and money.