Baking soda will remove stains. Lemon juice can combat mildew. Here are some alternatives to using toxic products when cleaning your boat.
| TOXIC |
ALTERNATIVE |
| Detergent/Soap | Elbow grease and often |
Bleach | Hydrogen peroxide |
Scouring powder | Baking soda or salt |
Floor cleaner | One cup white vinegar in two gallons water |
Window cleaner | One cup vinegar in one quart warm water, rinse and squeegee |
Varnish cleaner | Wipe with 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup water solution |
Head cleaner | Put in baking soda and use a brush to clean |
Shower cleaner | Wet surface, sprinkle baking soda, rub with scouring cloth |
Aluminum cleaner | Two tablespoons cream of tartar in one quart hot water |
Chrome cleaner/polish | Apple cider vinegar to clean; baby oil to polish |
Fiberglass stain remover | Baking soda paste |
Drain opener | Disassemble and replace; do not use toxic drain openers |
Mildew remover | Make a paste using equal parts lemon juice and salt |
Wood polish | Use three parts light weight mineral oil and one part white
vinegar; almond or mineral oil (for interior unvarnished wood
only) |
