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FACT:
Products used to wash boat hulls and
decks often contain toxic ingredients such as chlorine, phosphates and
ammonia. Degreasers dry the natural oils fish need for their gills to take
in oxygen.
GOAL:
For boats that are in the water, use
cleaning methods that prevent or contain the release of pollutants to
surface waters.
ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE:
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When possible, remove the boat
from the water and perform cleaning where debris can be captured and
properly disposed.
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Use fresh water to clean your
boat after every use.
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Use environmentally friendly
cleaning methods and products, including baking soda, vinegar and
lemon juice.
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Ask your marina or marine store
to stock biodegradable spray-type cleaners that do not require
rinsing.
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Use dry slips and boatlifts, in
order to reduce the need for in the water cleaning.
Alternatives to Toxic Products
- Bleach - Hydrogen peroxide
- Scouring Powders - Baking soda or salt
- Floor Cleaner - One cup white vinegar in 2
gallons water
- Window Cleaner - One-cup vinegar in 1-quart
warm water solution
- Head Cleaner - Put in baking soda and use a
brush
- Aluminum Cleaner - 2 Tablespoons cream of
tartar 1 quart hot water
- Chrome Cleaner - Apple cider vinegar to clean;
baby oil to polish
- Mildew Remover - Paste using equal parts lemon
juice and salt
- Wood Polish - 3 parts olive oil and 1 part
white vinegar; almond or olive oil (interior unvarnished wood only)
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