Owning a boat means a constant commitment to upkeep and maintenance. It is crucial to keep up with small boat care tasks, or else inevitable problems with quickly mount up and your boat will be falling to pieces before you know it. A small problem if left unsolved can cause other problems to arise, and it won’t be long before it gets out of hand. At Sport Phillip Marine we supply everything you need for all those essential marine care tasks. As well as tools, repair kits, cleaners and sealants, we stock boat parts and fittings as replacements and spares. You can’t underestimate the importance of keeping on top of boat maintenance, so it is important to be well prepared for all types of tasks and repairs.
F/glass cleaning
Acids, phosphoric, oxalic, hydrochloric
Waxes
Polyglow, polymers
Abrasive polishessilicones, teflons and other synthetics
Timber cleaning
bleaches, napisan, oxalic acid
Perspex Cleaning
Abrasive – brasso
Mild – Toothpaste
Vessel Cleaning: Alternatives to Toxic Products
|
Product |
Alternative |
| Bleach | Borax |
| Detergent & Soap | Elbow grease |
| Scouring Powders | Baking soda, or rub area with one-half lemon dipped in borax, then rinse |
| General Cleaner | Baking soda and vinegar, or lemon juice combined with borax paste |
| Floor Cleaner | One cup vinegar in 2 gallons of water |
| Window Cleaner | One cup vinegar + 1 qt. warm water. Rinse and squeegee |
| Aluminum Cleaner | 2 Tbsp. cream of tartar + 1 qt. of hot water |
| Brass Cleaner | Worcestershire sauce, or paste made of equal amounts of salt, vinegar and water |
| Copper Cleaner | Lemon juice and water, or paste of lemon juice, salt, and flour |
| Chrome Cleaner/Polish | Apple cider vinegar to clean; baby oil to polish |
| Stainless Steel Cleaner | Baking soda or mineral oil for polishing, vinegar to remove spots |
| Fiberglass Stain Remover | Baking soda paste |
| Mildew Remover | Paste with equal amounts of lemon juice and salt, or white vinegar and salt |
| Drain Opener | Dissemble or use plumber’s snake, or flush with boiling water + one-quarter cup baking soda + one-quarter cup vinegar |
| Wood Polish | Olive or almond oil (interior walls only) |
| Hand Cleaner | Baby oil or margarine |
| Head & Shower | Baking soda; brush thoroughly |
| Rug/Upholstery Cleaner | Dry corn starch sprinkled on; vacuum |