MartinW Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Having finally got the keys to my boat I am noticing more and more things to add to my list. Both front and rear rope fenders are about as green as Popeye's diet. Could I please have any suggestion for the best cleaning technique and materials? My first thought was diluted bleach and a scrubbing brush but fear that I might end up with a rotting, frizzy mess (and a T-shirt that looks like a tie-dyed Dalmation . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 take ‘em off the boat and have at it with a pressure washer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinW Posted January 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Good idea, Thanks, I'll bring 'em back to Cleck and have a crack at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koukouvagia Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 9 hours ago, Hudds Lad said: take ‘em off the boat and have at it with a pressure washer? Go easy with the pressure washer - it'll shred old rope fenders if you're not careful. I'd wash off the worst of the muck then dunk them in creocoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 High pressure water jet worked for me. Took longer than expected and a wet suit is recommended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, koukouvagia said: Go easy with the pressure washer - it'll shred old rope fenders if you're not careful. I'd wash off the worst of the muck then dunk them in creocoat. Creosote may damage "rope" fenders unless they're real rope. It's no good for polymer ropes and of no benefit either. If they can't take a bit of pressure washing they're probably on their way out anyway. Edited January 24, 2021 by blackrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 If you do pressure wash them go to one of those car wash pressure wash places with the different settings for soap and water etc etc. Two quids worth will sort em good and proper and no pissing about with all the muck and watter at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36national Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 take y chimney off and have the inside of that while your at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Why bother? Around here folks grow trees in theirs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Harold Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Jeyes fluid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinW Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 all good clean fun, thanks! I have my brush and rods ready to sweep the chimney as my first job so I can recommission the Squirrel. I may well take the chimney off in the summer as it needs painting (as does virtually every other inch of the boat, but I knew that) so that'd be a good time to jet-wash my flue, matron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momac Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 ''Patio Magic'' or similar such as ''Doff Patio Cleaner '', ''Wet and Forget '', Wilko Green Free'' It has to be applied on a dry day when no rain is expected . Dilute as per instructions (can be bought as concentrate or ready mixed) and spray on using a garden sprayer. I also use it on side decks and window channels that are prone to algae growth or moss and on canvas canopies . It takes a while to take effect Not good for the aquatic environment so minimise any run off into the water but not so polluting as other chemicals mentioned above. https://www.lovethegarden.com/uk-en/product/patio-magic-25-litres?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0rSABhDlARIsAJtjfCeqDiC6jNaRdvmi2LJ0Tpx1l9imrUK_34B_r1cP311TkB8EUPRqT5IaAuUcEALw_wcB https://www.aldi.co.uk/doff-path-%26-patio-cleaner-2l/p/069689342141702 https://www.therange.co.uk/garden/fencing-and-landscaping/decking/doff-path-and-patio-decking-cleaner/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0rSABhDlARIsAJtjfCc75eDq-8LqoTnGXWuGixNDGQQFD7Mk_zRGGvJGa1sTbrBXTWK5UIMaAgUDEALw_wcB#797812 https://www.wilko.com/wilko-green-free-concentrate-2l/p/0490982?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0rSABhDlARIsAJtjfCdvsPgJO3jc9xUR8-a4UgvzSCwqqfiLb2_wvz5cr7kQ7tLpL7t8BGcaAsQ6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 My front fender doesn't last long enough to go green 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Harold Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, ditchcrawler said: My front fender doesn't last long enough to go green Perhaps you need to fix your reverse gear.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 hours ago, mrsmelly said: If you do pressure wash them go to one of those car wash pressure wash places with the different settings for soap and water etc etc. Two quids worth will sort em good and proper and no pissing about with all the muck and watter at home. two quid? when’s the last time you washed a car at a garage forecourt? i’d make sure it’s not your regular garage too if not doing it at home, bound to be a lot of gunk left when you’re done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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