How To Clean Boat Upholstery

Vinyl is the most common material seen in boat seats. The use of this material has become so popular especially due to the ease of maintenance. Proper maintenance of your boat seats are essential as they are exposed to harsh environments most of the day. This includes high moisture, strong UV rays and highly saline environments. If proper maintenance is not carried out, boat upholstery would lead to break down of the material. Also the damage could go down to the structure which could lead to deterioration of the whole structure itself. Therefore to prevent costly repairs and replacements, it is best to follow the following simple cleaning protocol.

• Clean off the surface using a damp soft cloth to remove dirt and salts, possibly after every use.
• Use vinyl grade cleaners for tough stains
• Wipe dry and allow to air dry after every cleansing
• Apply a vinyl protectant for added protection

Cleaning Of Other Areas On Boats

There are other areas on your boat such as carpets and the fish cleaning table which tend to get dirty often. Not only would it be unsightly if these areas are not cleaned often, they could act as points for harmful germ accumulation. If mildew growth sets in it would also be hard to remove such growths, therefore it is in every boat owners’ best interest to take care of all areas of their boats to ensure their investment is protected.

No matter what area you are cleaning, the success of your cleaning protocol would depend greatly on the cleaning equipment you use. Based on the different compositions of materials found on different segments you would need to use appropriate tools. Tough stains and dirt would require firm brushes while sensitive areas can be cleaned with a soft cloth and gentle brush. Moisture should not be allowed to retain after cleaning as it could lead corrosion, microbial growth and other damages.

Your fish cleaning table should always be thoroughly scrubbed and rinsed after every use. You should even use a disinfectant on a regular basis. As this areas normally has a water source nearby, this would be somewhat easier to clean. Also dispose of all waste properly without letting it stand for long. When cleaning glass surface try not to scratch the surface and always use non-abrasive cleaning products. Clean and polish metal surfaces and apply sealants for added protection. Carpets should also be spot cleaned and vacuumed on a regular basis.