Cleaning Inside & Out

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

Boat Mold Remedies

July 24, 2018 by Nica Waters

Life on board poses special problems. Mold is one of them. How do you keep mold from eating your favorite things? [More] Boat Mold Remedies

Dyson Cordless Handheld Vacuum

August 14, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

We balked at the price of a Dyson. We bought other handheld vacuums and had them die or perform poorly. In the long run, the Dyson costs less. [More] Dyson Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Mold & Mildew

April 29, 2016 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mold and mildew are the bane of every boat owner in hot, humid climates. Tips to minimize the problem when “the old stand-bys” just don’t do it. [More] Mold & Mildew

Cockpit drains need to be kept clear so they will drain quickly. But it’s easy for things such as hair and parts from a project to go down them. So you need to clean them out. This inexpensive tool is the best we’ve found! [More] Clearing Cockpit Drains

Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks

April 1, 2016 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cleaning non-skid boat decks used to be a hated chore, with lots of scrubbing on our hands and knees. Learn how to do it faster and more easily. [More] Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks

Cleaning Luci Up

November 4, 2015 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to clean up a Luci Solar Light — get all that accumulated gunk off quickly and easily. [More] Cleaning Luci Up

Where Gunk Collects

April 27, 2015 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hidden low spot for dirt and liquids to collect. And boy, they have! [More] Where Gunk Collects

Where Is All This Dirt Coming From?

March 24, 2015 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why does it seem that the boat is never really clean? As soon as I finish vacuuming, I see more dust and dirt! [More] Where Is All This Dirt Coming From?