Environmentally Friendly Boat Cleaners

Toxic Cleaner

Ocean-friendly Alternative

Bleach

Borax or hydrogen peroxide

Carpet/upholstery cleaner

Club soda

Chrome cleaner

Apple cider vinegar to clean; baby oil to polish

Copper Cleaner

Lemon or lime juice and salt

Degreaser

Citrus or water-based product

Drain cleaner

Plunger followed by ½ c baking soda, ½ c vinegar, 2 qts boiling water

Floor cleaner

1 c white vinegar in 2 gallons water

Fiberglass cleaner

Baking soda paste & scrub pad

Head cleaner

Borax paste & lemon juice or baking soda & brush

Mildew remover

Lemon juice and salt paste

Scouring powder

Baking soda

Teak cleaner

Mild soap; scrub with bronze wool

Varnish cleaner

Wipe with ½ c vinegar & ½ c water solution

Window cleaner

2 T Vinegar & lemon juice in 1 qt lukewarm water

Wood polish

3 parts olive oil or almond oil & 1 part white vinegar

***Avoid cleaners that contain phosphates, ammonia, chlorine, or potassium hydroxide.