Boat Upholstery Care and Maintenance
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:30 pm
Boat Upholstery Care and Maintenance
From North American Waterway and Ostler Boat Tops.
http://www.north-american-waterway.com
Marine upholstery should be cleaned and given a protective coating as well. First step is to clean using Mold & Mildew Stain Remover paste. Then apply a Vinyl Cleaning and Conditioner product that will clean and restore original bright colors to upholstery. This is a protective product that polishes to a high gloss and provides long-lasting protection and shine, as well as protection from drying and cracking and retards UV light damage.
No one experiences a nastier, smellier carpet than a boat owner. Marine interior detailing involves a wide variety of problems. Mud, oil, gasoline, food spills and fish odors are common place. Food and fish residue will cause bacteria driven odors. Mud and water will cause mildew. Oil and gasoline can damage or permanently stain carpet, vinyl, wood and fiberglass.
As soon as you can, vacuum and shampoo the carpet. The cleaner these surfaces are, the better they will look. First, vacuum and shampoo your carpet using a Marine Cleaner, and let it dry well before sealing up the boat. This will reduce the likelihood of any bacteria growing there. These marine rug cleaners are designed specifically for the removal of stains and spots on marine carpeting. It cuts through oil, grease, food and dirt and gently lifts it away. Unlike most other heavy-duty rug cleaners, the product will not remove color or change the nap. Once you have your carpet clean use a fabric guard spray. This spray will not only make any future spills easier to clean up it will also protect your carpet from UV damage and fading.
From North American Waterway and Ostler Boat Tops.
http://www.north-american-waterway.com
Marine upholstery should be cleaned and given a protective coating as well. First step is to clean using Mold & Mildew Stain Remover paste. Then apply a Vinyl Cleaning and Conditioner product that will clean and restore original bright colors to upholstery. This is a protective product that polishes to a high gloss and provides long-lasting protection and shine, as well as protection from drying and cracking and retards UV light damage.
No one experiences a nastier, smellier carpet than a boat owner. Marine interior detailing involves a wide variety of problems. Mud, oil, gasoline, food spills and fish odors are common place. Food and fish residue will cause bacteria driven odors. Mud and water will cause mildew. Oil and gasoline can damage or permanently stain carpet, vinyl, wood and fiberglass.
As soon as you can, vacuum and shampoo the carpet. The cleaner these surfaces are, the better they will look. First, vacuum and shampoo your carpet using a Marine Cleaner, and let it dry well before sealing up the boat. This will reduce the likelihood of any bacteria growing there. These marine rug cleaners are designed specifically for the removal of stains and spots on marine carpeting. It cuts through oil, grease, food and dirt and gently lifts it away. Unlike most other heavy-duty rug cleaners, the product will not remove color or change the nap. Once you have your carpet clean use a fabric guard spray. This spray will not only make any future spills easier to clean up it will also protect your carpet from UV damage and fading.
