Cleaning Your Boat Inside & Out

Cleaning tools and tips to keep your boat looking good, bug free, and working well -- in a marine environment.

How to Prepare the Galley to Leave the Boat

Published on May 8, 2025; last updated on May 7, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid a major “critter” infestation by thoroughly preparing the galley before you leave the boat. It’s not just a matter of getting rid of food.

Published on December 26, 2024; last updated on December 22, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to disinfect your boat with bleach–the correct solution, some things not to do, and other helpful info.

Published on March 6, 2024; last updated on March 24, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mold and mildew are the bane of every boat owner in hot, humid climates. But these tips will minimize the problem.

Published on January 19, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Condensation and humidity encourage mold and mildew. Here’s who to keep up with it.

Published on November 8, 2023; last updated on November 7, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A thorough spring cleaning of the galley pays off with fewer bugs, rodents and funky smells. And lets you know of potential problem areas.

Published on September 30, 2023; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

How do you keep your boat clean? Especially when you’re causing with kids and pets? Here are a few quick tips.

Published on August 23, 2023; last updated on August 22, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What are the best cleaning products for a boat? Here’s my list of products that are less toxic and that work.

Published on January 20, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping your boat’s bottom clean is important. But it can be exhausting if you don’t have the right tools. Here’s what we use.

Published on October 12, 2022; last updated on December 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cool nights and tropical days can lead to condensation followed by mold and mildew. What to do? Here’s how we manage it on our boat.

Published on July 19, 2022; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is your boat teak looking dirty and dingy? Here’s my step-by-step method of making tired teak look like new.