Clean and maintain

Today in our blog we will give a series of tips on how to clean your boat correctly and protect the deck of your boat from UV rays, rain, dirt, rodents, humidity, etc… Something very important if you use your boat for business or just to relax on weekends or vacation with family and friends. If you neglect it, you can cause great problems to your boat by lowering your ability to rent it for users or to just have some fun in the water. Remember that exposure of salt water leaves a residue that creates a layer of moisture that can create fungi among other serious problems. Therefore read carefully how you can keep your boat clean and in perfect condition for a long time.

How to clean and maintain your boat?

One of the most likely reasons you bought your boat is because you love the water and the adventure it brings, so kindly make sure that when you clean your boat, the cleaners or chemicals that you use do not harm the marine life. You will need a cup of bleach or chlorine, ¼ more or less with mild soap with a neutral pH factor,  fresh water from the tap, brush with force with the brush of soft bristles to avoid scratching or leaving a mark. For the metal parts, you can use polish, always directly after removing the salt. Rub until you leave no trace of fungus, remember that the area stern and escape, there may be dirt from the accumulated smoke, so you must apply a degreaser. Rinse with water and a pressure hose with warm water and clean the remains, but we must be very careful with rubber joints and other thru-hulls. Especially, if you have stickers or decorative vinyl. Apply waterproof on the deck to re-protect your boat. Remember that the teak surface will need special treatment to protect the wood. For the cabins and bathroom, you will use tap water and you will apply it in the metal and in the glass. For the toilet bowl, it is advisable to fill the reserve with tap water, as it is free of microorganisms, algae, plankton, which are the cause of the bad smell. For stains in the bowl, you should use descaler, (chemical agents used to remove calcium deposits), but be careful with the joints and the parts of the toilet. For the floor check after cleaning it with fresh water, if you need to re-spray non-slip liquid. A very, very important product because it increases the safety inside the boat. For awnings, covers, and upholstery, special attention must be paid because if you use bleach or chlorine, it may end up breaking, discoloring mats, armchairs or sofas. For sewage and tanks, make sure the tanks are empty and clean, once this is all very clean, you can add an enzymatic biological product so that we act with the future bacteria and eliminate waste, this is extremely important since if we have good maintenance you will save surprises and unpleasant odors.

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The same happens with the fresh water tank, to avoid odors is advisable to put 1 teaspoon of household bleach per gallon to sterilize the water, and of course, clean water. Turn the water pump on and open all taps to drain all of the water out of the storage tank. So you can invest that time in doing something else more fruitful and ensure that all this work is done by professional hands who know perfectly what, which, and how to use the products to keep your boat presentable, safe and aesthetically as new.

This is very important, not only for your personal enjoyment of having a clean boat, but if tomorrow you want to sell it, you will have more chances that the price will be higher if everything is well taken care of. We hope that all this information on how to clean your boat has been useful for you and that you are sailing and enjoying your clean boat.