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...clean your boat
Did you know?
- Detergents containing phosphates can cause local oxygen depletions and may result in the localised suffocation of aquatic life
- Products used on boat hulls and decks may contain chlorine, ammonia, potassium hydroxide and solvents, all harmful to the aquatic environment
- Degreasers dry the natural oils that fish need for their gills to take in oxygen
- Most cleaning products contain chemicals which disrupt the reproductive cycle of fish
Advice
- Use fresh water or non-toxic solutions to clean your boat wherever possible – see the list of alternatives below
- If you use cleaning products select environmentally sensitive ones – see www.thegreenblue.org.ukfor our product directory and product reviews
- Washing up, laundry, cleaning toilets
- Keeping your hull clean before going to a new area will not only be more fuel efficient but also avoid the transfer of non-native species
Useful information
Here are some possible alternatives to toxic products:
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Toxic
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Alternative
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Detergent and soap
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Fresh water and a lot of elbow grease
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Bleach
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Hydrogen peroxide
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Scouring powders
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Baking soda or salt
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Floor cleaner
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¼ cup of white vinegar in 2 litres of water
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Window cleaner
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1 cup of white vinegar in 1 litre warm water
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Varnish cleaner
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Wipe with ½ cup of vinegar and ½ cup water solution
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Head cleaner
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Brush with baking soda
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Shower cleaner
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Wet surface, use scouring cloth with baking soda
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Aluminium cleaner
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Use 2 tablespoons cream of tartar in 1 litre of water
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Chrome cleaner/ polish
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Apple cider vinegar to clean, baby oil to polish
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Fiberglass stain remover
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Baking soda paste
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Drain Opener
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Disassemble and replace; avoid toxic products
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Mildew Remover
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Paste of equal parts lemon juice and salt
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Wood polish
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Use 3 parts olive oil and 1 part white wine vinegar; almond or olive oil (interior unvarnished wood only)
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The Green Blue website lists alternative cleaning products. See www.thegreenblue.org.ukfor our product directory and product reviews.
