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How to Clean and Care for Boat Vinyl
Follow these “do’s” and “don’ts” to keep your boat’s vinyl in great shape, season after season.
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How to Clean and Care for Boat Vinyl
A boat’s vinyl seats might look and feel spectacular when the boat is brand new, but they can quickly deteriorate as sun, salt spray, stains, mold and mildew take their toll. Preventive maintenance is the key to keeping your cushions looking great and feeling supple because once mildew or sun damage gets a foothold, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to bring vinyl back to its original glory.
Here’s the good news: Caring for vinyl is simple, and it all boils down to keeping your seat cushions clean and protected from the sun.
Cleaning Boat Vinyl
How to Clean Boat VinylIt’s important to take special care when cleaning modern marine vinyl, which comes from the factory already treated with antimicrobial additives. These do a better job than any aftermarket product at protecting the fabric against mold and mildew, so you don’t want to inadvertently scrub them away with harsh chemical cleaners or a stiff scrub brush. The best practice is to wash down vinyl with gentle soapy water and a soft rag every time you use the boat. If you skip this step, small contaminants will work their way into the vinyl’s surface over time, providing mold and mildew a foothold to begin growing.
Tough stains caused by sources such as colored drinks, ink and fish grime might require a dedicated marine vinyl cleaner. Always apply it with a soft rag, and follow up with a thorough freshwater rinse.
If mildew or mold has already set in, you can use a strong cleaner (bleach being the strongest, yet harshest of all) to get rid of the evidence on the surface, but the vinyl and the threads holding it together will take a beating, which will shorten the vinyl’s life span. This sort of cleaning should only be used as a last resort to buy a bit of additional time before having to replace the cushions.
Even after cleaning, mold and mildew can quickly return because the spores also live in the foam inside the cushion. If it’s possible to unzip the vinyl shell, you might need to treat the foam directly. A simple treatment starts with sprinkling baking soda all over the foam. Let it sit for a few hours, and then mist the foam with a 50-50 mix of vinegar and water. Place the cushion in a well-ventilated area for a few days to allow the mixture to seep into the foam. Next, soak the foam with water, squeeze it out, then soak it again, repeating the process several times until the water runs out clear as you squeeze. At that point, you can let the foam air-dry and then place it back inside the vinyl covering.
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Cincinnati Youth Bass Club raffle! Please support our local youth bass club!
Cincinnati Youth Bass Club
January 5 at 2:39 PM ·
UPDATE: With the recent cancellation of one of our big events for 2021, we will only be able to sell these tickets through FB, family and friends. You can get your raffle tickets using the information below, or directly through any of our anglers. As always, we appreciate your support!
We have just over 2 weeks left before our big raffle drawing and we still have a lot of tickets available.
PRIZE: 50qt K2 Cooler AND Hammann's Picnic Palooza Package (see images for details)
TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: $509.00
TICKETS: $5 each / $20 for 5
DRAWING: Sunday, January 24, 2021
All proceeds go toward making our 2021 Tournament Season an amazing experience for our youth anglers!
VENMO Payments: www.venmo.com/Cincinnati-YouthBass
PAYPAL Payments: CincinnatiYouthBass@gmail.com
Please include contact information (Name/Phone Number) in your payment!
If you do not have VENMO or PAYPAL, please contact us below, or at CincinnatiYouthBass@gmail.com.
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