[Rhodes22-list] Best Stuff to clean your boat

Leland LKUHN at cnmc.org
Wed Nov 18 09:26:25 EST 2009


Tom,

I've always used a weak bleach solution to kill mildew.  Guess I should be
more careful with wood:

Solution #1 Bleach: This mixture is the old standard used for years. The
chlorine kills algae, moss, and mildew. BUT - chlorine breaks down the
lignin that holds wood together, causing excessive damage to otherwise
healthy wood. Chlorine is dangerous, environmentally unsound, and likely to
cause damage to surrounding greenery. If you must use it we recommend 
a. 3 quarts water 
b. 1 quart common household bleach 
c. 1/4 cup maximum of liquid dishwater detergent (ammonia-free) or TSP(Tri
Sodium Phosphate) 

Solution #2 Safe & Effective: Sodium percarbonate (Disodium
Peroxydicarbonate) (not to be confused with sodium bicarbonate) 
Sodium percarbonate is an excellent detergent and bleaching agent based on
hydrogen peroxide. It is a good cleaning and bleaching agent at normal
temperature, and has strong fungicide effect. Fruits and vegetables treated
with sodium percarbonate can be kept fresh, and be stored for a long time.
In medicine, it can kill staphy lococcus, and colon bacillus . 
This product is a white particle powder, non-toxic no contamination,
non-flammable, non-explosive, easy to get damp, and soluble in water. 
Hy-Tech Oxygen bleach,(sodium percarbonate) is excellent for cleaning and
removing organic stains (such as coffee, tea, wine, fruit juices, foods,
sauces, grass and blood) from fabrics, plastics, fiberglass, porcelain,
ceramics, wood, carpets, asphalt, concrete, etc. Oxygen bleach can be used
in any place in or around the house that need to be destained and
deodorized; it is efficient, safe and economical. It is non-toxic,
environmentally safe, biodegradable, and leaves no harmful by-products or
residues which can harm the environment Except for industrial-strength
cleaning or stripping jobs, sodium percarbonate is our hands-down choice for
most average wood preparation jobs. 
Mix 6-8 fl oz of Percarbonate in a gallon of warm or hot water. (2 fl oz per
quart) 

Bleach Safety Notes: 
1. Do not mix bleach and ammonia. This mixture can result in hazardous,
toxic vapors. 

2. Precautions should be taken to protect shrubs and other areas that may be
adversely affected by bleach. 

3. Protect eyes and skin from contact with bleach solution. 

Allow the solutions to set for 10-15 minutes to give time to settle into any
crevices and hard to reach places, to kill all of the mildew present.
Skipping this 10-15 minute set time may result in an inadequate job. The
detergent is added in a small amount to help emulsify any mildew or dirt to
aid in its removal. Liquid dishwasher detergent is the best choice because
it will not foam like dry dish or laundry detergent. Most dry detergents are
not easily washed off with cold water. Use of trisodiumphosphate (TSP)
detergents is cautioned since the phosphate may actually serve as a food
source for mildew and may actually promote future mildew growth. 

4. Wash the substrate clean using a power washer. A second choice, if a
power washer is unavailable, is to scrub the surface. For masonry substrates
use a wire brush. For wood, use a softer bristle brush. For substrates
sensitive to abrasive damage like aluminum and vinyl siding, use a sponge. 

5. Use a garden hose to wash off any excess dirt, mildew, and loose
substrate residue from the surface. Residue left behind can cause adhesion
failures of the finish. 
If mildew was present on the original substrate or previous coats, and a new
finish coat is already applied, the mildew will grow through the new finish.
If is usually impossible to stop mildew growth at this point. All the
finishes must be stripped down to the original substrate and then cleaned as
described above before applying a new finish coat.

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
Kent Island, MD




Tom Hogarty wrote:
> 
> The active ingredient in Jomax is ortho-phenyl phenate which is an agent
> for killing mildew.  I doubt that it plays any role in removing mildew
> from a surface.  Has anyone tried just adding bleach to their detergent,
> car wash, or shampoo of choice?
> Tom Hogarty
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Rob Lowe wrote:
>> 
>> Wanted to second Bob's recommendation on Jomax.  I had pulled Getaway on
>> Sunday and got her to the storage place late that afternoon and didn't
>> have time to clean her that day.  I like to pressure wash the boat right
>> after pulling so that the bottom slime doesn't dry out but didn't have
>> time.  The Jomax solution worked great on the mildew and the boat looks
>> better than it ever has.  I expect the 40% bleach in the mix had a lot to
>> do with the mildew removal, but I'll take it.  It also worked well to
>> remove the (now dried) slime from the boat bottom.  The bottom slime just
>> cleaned right off when soaked with the Jomax and then pressure washed.
>> Now it didn't do anything for scuffs, have to try something else for
>> those. - rob
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob Keller
>> Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:49 PM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Best Stuff to clean your boat
>> 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> My daughter's boyfriend (future son-in-law?) told me to try Jomax which
>> he used to clean the fancy houses at the Ford Plantation in Richmond
>> Hill.  I bought a small container of the concentrate, mixed it with
>> bleach as per the instructions and used the same tank sprayer to apply it
>> to the sailboat.  The boat was a huge mess since it sat in the boat yard
>> uncovered from May until September.  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> I sprayed the stuff on the dry surface of the boat and let it sit for a
>> while and had the sponge and bucket ready.  It was amazing - all the dirt
>> and mildew came off on its own - all I had to do was rinse.  Did not have
>> to pick up a sponge and I called Sheila to show her how clean the boat
>> looked.  She was amazed.  I am really glad to have found this because
>> when I keep the boat in the water at the Shrimp Docks it gets filthy and
>> I have had no easy way to clean it.  This Jomax cleaned spots where I had
>> not been able to reach before and it sparkled.  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> No, I am not trying to sell Jomax - this is not an infomercial.  I am
>> just sharing what I consider an amazing new finding in how to clean your
>> boat without much effort. 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> After the Jomax treatment, I gave it a quick Woody Wax treatment and I am
>> ready for the next trip next week:  will it be Punta Gorda, Gulfport,
>> Hartwell or Hilton Head?  Not sure yet - it is weather dependent, but
>> will let you know.
>> 
>> Bob K
>> 
>> Yankee Clipper
>> 
>> 
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