[Rhodes22-list] Organic deck deposits

[Michael D. Weisner]

Alan,

Please do not use Comet Cleanser on boats.  In addition to the abrasives 
that could harm the gel coat, it contains chlorine bleach which is harmful 
to aquatic environments.  If you want a scouring powder, use baking soda. 
To bleach, use hydrogen peroxide.

The following are some common alternatives to harsh chemicals:

Toxic product           Alternative
-----------------            -------------

      Detergent and soap Fresh water and a lot of elbow grease
      Bleach Hydrogen peroxide
      Scouring powders Baking soda or salt
      Floor cleaner ¼ cup of white vinegar in 2 liters of water
      Window cleaner 1 cup of white vinegar in 1 liter warm water
      Varnish cleaner Wipe with ½ cup of vinegar and ½ cup water solution
      Head cleaner Brush with baking soda
      Shower cleaner Wet surface, use scouring cloth with baking soda
      Aluminum cleaner Use 2 tablespoons cream of tartar in 1 liter of water
      Chrome cleaner/ polish Apple cider vinegar to clean, baby oil to 
polish
      Fiberglass stain remover Baking soda paste
      Drain Opener Disassemble and replace; avoid toxic products
      Mildew Remover Paste of equal parts lemon juice and salt
      Wood polish Use 3 parts olive oil and 1 part white wine vinegar; 
almond or olive oil (interior unvarnished wood only)


Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "Alan Robertson" <bigal_61 at msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 
11:31 AM
> Can't do much with the foredeck, except Comet Cleanser. You could try a 
> double side by side band of wax paper on the cockpit deck held down with 
> gear you stow under the seats. We've seen a 20  gallon plastic bag split 
> down the side and spread out for cabin top coverage used ; secured with 
> clear HD clear plastic package tape which doesn't leave a sticky residue 
> mark on the gel coat when pulled off.
> Is your problem with sea gulls and terns? The only one we have up north is 
> from flocks of migrating Canadian geese flying low when seeking a safe 
> place to overnight.
> Good Luck!
>
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Blue Heron<mailto:sloopblueheron at gmail.com>
>  To: The Rhodes 22 Email List<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>  Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 6:34 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Organic deck deposits
>
>
>  I find junk mail CDs hung from the shrouds work pretty well.  Also, 
> string
>  filament line above your spreaders and wind vane mount.
>
>  Rick
>
>  On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 11:57 PM, carl 
> <mvd00108 at mvtel.net<mailto:mvd00108 at mvtel.net>> wrote:
>
>  > We used a device that had bird calls recorded on it from birds of prey,
>  > repeating at random at an airplane hanger locally. it seemed to work,
>  > but may be REAL annoying to everyone else in port.
>  > Carl
>  > >
>  > > Lee
>  > > 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
>  > > Kent Island, MD
>  > >
>  > >
>  > > Ron Singerman-2 wrote:
>  > >
>  > >> Help!  Does anyone have a method to avoid deck droppings?  I have 
> tried
>  > >> rubber snakes on the deck  ( The birds must  use these as targets 
> for
>  > >> their bombing raids.)  I have tried an owl hoisted on a halyard 
> (Same
>  > >> results). I'm getting tired of having to hose down the cabin top and 
> the
>  > >> fore deck every time I go out.
>  > >>
>  > >> Fair winds and following seas,
>  > >>
>  > >>
>  >
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