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As boating season is wrapping up for some boat owners or reaching its peak for others, maintaining a clean and working vessel is essential in preserving a boat’s function. Hardware Retailing recommends stocking these five boat maintenance products for customers looking to keep their vessels sail-ready and safe for all passengers on board.
Boat Wash
The Biodegradable Boat Wash from Starbrite is designed to clean dirt and grime off fiberglass, metal, plastics, vinyl and painted surfaces. Users can dilute the solution by adding 3 capfuls to a bucket of water, which will clean up to a seven meter boat.
This boat soap from West Marine is a non-toxic cleaner designed to clean both fresh and saltwater boats with two to four ounces of concentrated formula per gallon of water. The soap is biodegradable and removes dirt and grime without stripping wax.
Degreasers
This boat degreaser from Tuff Industries is a heavy duty degreaser that breaks down brake dust, oil and grime. The degreaser is sold in a 32-ounce spray bottle or 1 gallon refillable jug size and can be diluted to clean any surface.
This engine degreaser is a spray-on and rinse-off degreaser ideal for boats but also can be used for automobiles, construction appliances, engines, metal parts and machinery.
Hull Cleaner
The Hull and Bottom Cleaner from DiTEC Marine Products removes barnacles, zebra mussels, scales, calcium, lime, hard water stains, rust stains, mineral deposits from metal and paint and glass from a boat’s surface. The cleaner can be used in concentrate or diluted forms and is 100% soluble in water.
