Deck cleaning

[srah1953]

Hi All
I'm looking for something that will clean a deck (both non-skid) and smooth sides of cabin top. I've tried everything (well not quite everything incl power washer, that's why I'm asking) and the only thing that absolutely works is to get down on hands and knees and use a rough sided sponge and CIF. Am I looking for the impossible?
Thanks

 

[chasroberts]

Pretty much any oxalic acid based cleaner is good for glassfibre. Search on here for oxalic acid and you should find loads of info.

Chas

 

[pvb]

I'd be careful about using a rough sponge and Cif on smooth cabin sides, apply minimum pressure to avoid scratching the gelcoat. A "black streak remover" might help, as it contains surfactants - incidentally, caravan shops sell it cheaper than chandleries. Applying polish/wax straight afterwards will help keep it cleaner.

For non-slip decks, a pressure washer usually does the trick.

 

[CreakyDecks]

Our recent combination of howling winds, lashing rain and bright sunshine has worked wonders on mine!

 

[lw395]

Cheap 'wash and wax' car shampoo used with the type of brush that normally comes with a dustpan works very well on many surfaces.

 

[richardbrennan]

Try "Cillit Bang" or a similar domestic cleaner, I have found it effective but it depends to some extent on what the muck is.

 

[Jabamusic]

Be careful using an oxalic acid based substance on your topsides as run-off may well leave bleach streaks down your nice new blue boot-top to the waterline!!


DON'T ASK !! :-(

 

[srah1953]

Thanks for the replies. I've been quite disappointed with Cillit Bang. My experience is that it definitely doesn't do what it says "on the tin".

 

[jonic]

I had tried everything (The nonskid deck cleaner with PTF was quite good).

Then I bought one of these.

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