The BEST deck cleaner!

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The BEST deck cleaner!

Post by Kestrel » Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:13 pm

Hi guys
Trying to decide on the best non-skid deck cleaner.
The Starbrite product is pretty good, but bleach powder seems to do just as well, at a fraction of the cost.
Any suggestions?
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Re: The BEST deck cleaner!

Post by SteveoTheTiger » Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:24 pm

Its not a deck cleaner, but Chux Magic Eraser's are great for spot cleaning. Especially removing squid ink.
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Re: The BEST deck cleaner!

Post by sandef » Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:44 pm

The deckey/ misses😀

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Post by sandef » Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:46 pm

Autocar wash without wax

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Post by Kestrel » Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:09 pm

Mmmm...Thanks.
Any other good ideas?

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Post by Yota » Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:38 pm

My own experience is similar to yours, I've tried a few "deck cleaners" and found bleach liquid, soak time and get your back into it with a short stiff deck broom is the best outcome. Obviously rinse well and be careful where it goes.
Some stains or marks are worth a buff. There's also a use for a can of WD40, it removes trailer roller marks from under the hull very easily.

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Post by Kestrel » Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:24 pm

Hahaha... very good :rf:
I’m going to get some... but for personal use rather than the boat!

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Re: The BEST deck cleaner!

Post by Oliver305 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 11:10 pm

I suggest using Better Boat deck cleaner. It was very easy to use and made short work of my dirty boat deck.
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Re: The BEST deck cleaner!

Post by re-tyred » Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:00 am

My tinny is a fishing boat. It looks and smells like it.
:o_0: Commercial vessels scrub down with a bleach , then an acid based rust remover. Plenty of fresh water to rinse off, works good.
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