
Boats become dirty due to dirt and dust particles that collect with regular use, as well as salt, fish/pet stains, chemicals, and grime accumulation from general use. Not only does the exterior of your boat get dirty, but the interior does as well, requiring a thorough cleaning all around.
Cleaning any boat, especially a performance-oriented 24 ft wakeboard boat, is a major undertaking. Having the right products and equipment will make boat maintenance much easier, faster, and more enjoyable, especially if you use products that save you time and money.
Whether cleaning regularly after daily trips or after the boat has sat in the yard for months, having an effective cleaning kit is essential for maintaining your boat's beautiful appearance and standing up to the marine environment.
Take note of the following must-have boat cleaning items.
1. A Good Hose or a Pressure Washer
Pressure washers and standard water hoses with adjustable nozzle sprayers will assist you in everything from removing surface dirt to hosing down bubbly cleaning suds. Purchasing high-quality cleaning products expertly weaken and loosen dirt and grime enabling a simple hose with a sprayer nozzle to effectively clean your boat, reducing the need for more expensive pressure washers.
2. Foam Pad Accessories
To reduce and remove holograms and scratches, use standard-duty orbital pads in conjunction with polishes and finishing compounds. Higher-end pads will have concave dimples on the surface, which allows the pad to hold more polishing products. The less expensive pads will have a flat surface and will undoubtedly assist you in achieving the desired result, but with more effort and passes.
3. Small, High-Suction Vacuum Cleaner
Some areas on boats and yachts are inaccessible with brushes, no matter how long the handles are. They cannot reach corners and edges in small compartments or the engine room. You'll need a high-suction vacuum with a long, thin nozzle to access those difficult-to-reach areas.
4. Rotary Polishers
Whether you're polishing paint or gel coats, a rotary polisher is the perfect tool to keep in any kit. Compounding removes scuffs, scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation from a boat's surface using heat, friction, and an abrasive detail product.
5. Glass Cleaner
You'll need a glass cleaner in your boat if your boat has glass parts. Cleaning the glass surfaces with a standard surface cleaner is insufficient. A glass cleaner is designed to clean the glass surface without leaving any scratches or marks. It contains chemicals that are effective at removing stains from glass.
6. Microfiber Cleaner Cloth
The non-scratching microfiber cleaning cloth is gentle on all surfaces. The microfibers are ultra-absorbent, catch dust, and absorb water. Microfiber cleaning cloths are also machine washable and reusable.
7. Pad Spur Cleaner
The spur tool is your solution for revitalizing and extending the life of your polisher compound and buffing pads. The spur cleaner aims to break apart any hardened bits of product that remain on your pads. The tool does an excellent job of fluffing up the fibers of your pads, preparing them for their next use. The spur cleaner is an excellent small investment for revitalizing your pads and extending their life.
Bonus: Hard Water Spot Remover
Hard water and saltwater splashes cause mineral deposits on the surfaces of boats and yachts. Mineral deposits and surface dirt are best removed using hard water spot removers, which are specialized cleaners. Get a hard water spot cleaner to clean your boat's mineral deposits and hard water spots.
Bottomline
Invest in the best boat care products. They are strong enough to deal with even the toughest dirt! Save yourself the trouble of constant scrubbing!
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