Deck stain removal

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by keckers19, Jan 14, 2013.

  1. Jan 14, 2013 #1
    keckers19

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    What do you use and what's your method for removing stains from your skiff deck? I can't seem to get this Louisiana Mud stain off using Dawn or bleach.
     
    keckers19, Jan 14, 2013
    keckers19, Jan 14, 2013
  3. Jan 14, 2013 #2
    cutrunner

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    Soft scrub, or on/off
     
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    cutrunner, Jan 14, 2013

  5. Jan 14, 2013 #3
    topnative2

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    Both soapy bleach brush down followed by soft scrub GEL for difficult spots----- final nuclear option" iron out" paste left to soak
     
    topnative2, Jan 14, 2013
    topnative2, Jan 14, 2013
  6. Jan 16, 2013 #4
    kyleh

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    Try Sno-bowl and add some bleach too... Beware it's strong if you breathe any in.. Let it sit for minute or so, scrub a little and rinse.. Good luck...
     
    kyleh, Jan 16, 2013
    kyleh, Jan 16, 2013
  7. Jan 17, 2013 #5
    Dadvocate

    Dadvocate If it ain't broke tweak it a little....

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    Bar Keepers Friend. Great on mineral and rust stains. Contains Oxcyllic acid great on fiberglass and stainless.
     
    Dadvocate, Jan 17, 2013
    Dadvocate, Jan 17, 2013
  8. Jun 24, 2013 #6
    TidewateR

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    I just used some Starbrite nonskid/deck cleaner, and it completely killed some stubborn stains that would not come off using simple green, bleach or magic eraser! I am pleased to no longer have to look at a soiled deck! I just applied some Woody wax and am waiting for it to dry...things are looking up!

    Btw, I did a forum search for Soft Scrub and there were some warnings about it being an abrasive and containing something that can harm your stainless steel FYI.
     
    TidewateR, Jun 24, 2013
    TidewateR, Jun 24, 2013
  9. Jun 24, 2013 #7
    keckers19

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    Thanks. So far green and bleach has been working for me. Got some other stuff too but haven't tried it. Also just treated mine yesterday with woody's.
     
    keckers19, Jun 24, 2013
    keckers19, Jun 24, 2013
  10. Jun 25, 2013 #8
    DuckNut

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    This is BAD advice. This mixture will create chloramine gas. This gas is can kill you.

    Bar Keepers is a great cleaner.
     
    DuckNut, Jun 25, 2013
    DuckNut, Jun 25, 2013
  11. Jun 25, 2013 #9
    TidewateR

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    Awesome, glad you got it under control. Every time I come back from the marsh and am cleaning the boat, I wonder why any sane person would have WHITE decks down here ahhaha. Hopefully the woodies will make life easy. :D

    -Ducknut, Good to know! :eek:
     
    TidewateR, Jun 25, 2013
    TidewateR, Jun 25, 2013
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