Spring Cleaning 101 for the Boat!
The weather is getting warmer, plants are waking up, and boating season is right around the corner! Firstmate Controls is passionate about making boating safe, fun, and convenient. After all, we are boaters ourselves! Get ready for a great season with these spring cleaning tips for your boat... Equipment & Cleaning Agents When you're working on cleaning your boat, you need to make sure you have the proper equipment and cleaning supplies. If you use the wrong thing, you could do more harm than good to your boat. Here is a list of things you will need before getting started... Hose Bucket Boat-safe and environment-friendly soap Wash mitt, soft scrub brush, or sponge Chamois or other highly-absorbent towel Stiff brush for deck Vacuum & steam cleaner Teak oil (if there's teak on the boat) Vinyl cleaner & protectant Ammonia (if mildew present) Glass cleaner or vinegar Chrome polish Priority Number One: Rinse The first cleaning step should always be to thoroughly rins...