MAB Aromas

[Stemar]

SWMBO has a very sensitive nose, and the delicate aroma of Eau de manky oily bilgewater that pervades Jissel is causing annoyance and friction. I've cleaned as much of the bilges as I can reach, but the smell just won't go away.

Any ideas?

 

[sailing86]

Bilgex with warm water (and let it slosh a little), alternatively, give SWMBO a bottle of flash and tell her to get on with it!

 

[Spuddy]

Could try the enzyme based sprays. I used one on cat scented house once - did have some effect but had to take up the floorboards in the end.

 

[lw395]

If your boat leaked properly, the bilge water wouldn't get so stale!
Seriously tho, a trigger spray dettox or similar applied generously to everything that isn't either food or fabric seems to help.

 

[westhinder]

It is amazing what difference an electric dehumidifier can make. Our boat had developed the typical stale, musty odour typical of many older boats. I dried out the boat thoroughly , cleaned bilges and underbunk spaces and dried it again: no more smells.