CLEAN YOUR BOAT AND PROTECT THE WATERWhenever possible, clean your boat out of the water unless you are scrubbing with water only. Cleaners, waxes and polishes are not fish and bird food. They do pollute and that pollution comes... |
THE DAMAGE SOME CLEANERS CAN CAUSESome heavy duty cleaners contain heavy duty cleaners and phosphorus that can damage the sealant on your boat and are harmful to marine life. These cleaners leave a sticky residue on the surface... |
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GIVE YOUR PRODUCT TIME TO WORKAlways clean your boat out of the water. It is best to pressure wash your boat using water only. Even better use our Advantage, which is a waterless... |
CARE AND CLEANING OF A BOATLearning to green clean a boat around sensitive lakes and rivers is necessary if our delicate marine life is to survive. Pull your boat out of the water and clean it on the shore using a pressure... |
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CLEANING YOUR BOAT HEADS (toilets)Take extra caution when cleaning your showers and heads. never put any product down the drains that will harm marine life. Toilets in most boats are plastic and must be handled with kid gloves so... |
CLEANING CANVASHeavy dirt on canvas can be cleaned by mixing one half cup hydrogen peroxide to three tablespoons of organic laundry detergent. Apply wait 30 minutes then brush off. Repeat if needed and wait 60... |
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HARMS WITH BLEACHINGStay clear of bleach. It is harmful to the environment not to mention unhealthy to breath plus it will dry canvas. |
VINYL GRAPHICSIf your boat contains adhesive backed decals, stripes, or signs, 3M and Avery who make the material for these products, specifically state not to use a wax containing petroleum distillates. They... |
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PETROLEUM DISTILLATESBe cautious about using any wax or protectant containing petroleum distillates. Most paint companies advise against the use of distillates in a wax after the VOC regulations were changed in 2003.... |
OXIDATIONTest for oxidation by wiping a bit of your wax on your boat with a clean rag. If you see chalk or paint coming off on your rag, you are oxidizing. You must reverse the damage or it will cost you a... |
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PROTECTANTS FOR YOUR BOATThere are various kinds of protectants for your boat. This applies to trucks, RVs, motorcycles, vans and trailers as well. Most boat “wax” is made with Carnauba wax- that is why it is called wax.... |
ALUMINUMAuminum rails and sections of a boat must be cleaned with a metal cleaner that is strong enough to remove oxidation, grease and oil. We have our |
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LOW-DOWN ON GEL COATS AND PAINTSpecial attention must be taken when working with gel coat finishes or painted boats. Since VOC regulations changed in 2003 paints may no longer contain lead. Most are now either water or chroma... |
KEEP MOLD OFF CANVASFirst scrub and clean the canvas using our White Scrubbie pad and swivel pad holder and CleanEz. CleanEz will destroy the mold and mildew on both canvas and... |
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REMOVE SALT WATER SPOTSUse our Swivel Scrubto clean decks quickly and remove salt water spots from windshields. |
KEEP PROPELLERS MOLD & MILDEW FREEAfter cleaning the propellers with CleanEz coat them with Teflon to keep the mold and grime off the blades. Make sure the Teflon you use does not contain... |
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GETTING FISH STAINS OUTUse one half cup of 25 to 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide and half a capful of CleanEz to remove fish blood from surfaces. Wipe on, let it set 10... |
RESTORING CABINETS ON YOUR BOATCabinets onboard boats, can turn a bit grey from all the salt water. Restore them without having to sand and refinish them by using our Wood Cleaner and... |
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VINYL SEATSVinyl seats must be kept clean and conditioned to prevent drying and cracking and to reduce mold and mildew issues. |
KEEP THE DRAINS CLEARNothing beats the work of enzymes to keep drains clear both in your boat and at home. Happy Camper contains some of the strongest enzyme products on the market today. Pour a half a scoop down your... |
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