Boat Interior Cleaning

Denver Boat Upholstery Cleaning

Maintaining boat upholstery requires not only washing and periodic wipe-downs of your boat's upholstery but also one or two annual deep cleanings. Why? Professional cleaning of your upholstery will help prevent unnecessary erosion and buildup of mold and mildew as well as help to extend the lifespan of your upholstery. Protect your investment, call Denver Carpet Cleaning at (303) 395-1795 or use the form online to get a free estimate.

Regular cleaning will help maintain your boat's upholstery. But, having it professionally cleaned at least once per year will help your upholstery last longer, especially if you ask us to apply our DuPont Teflon® Carpet Protector to cloth upholstery to protect it from dirt and stains and vinyl protectant to vinyl upholstery to help keep it from cracking and peeling under the sun's ultraviolet rays. Denver Carpet Cleaning offers upholstery cleaning and restoration services for boats, including complete interior restoration, bimini tops and boat covers on any class of boat as well as cleaning of headliners (vinyl, wool broadcloth, or foam backed).

Maintaining Your Denver Boat Upholstery Between Professional Cleanings

Here are some tips to keeping your boat upholstery maintained between professional cleanings:

Blot up spills and water immediately to keep liquids from seeping into the fabric fibers and foam of fabric boat upholstery. Clean the upholstery with a gentle fabric cleaner, like Woolite, at least once every two weeks. Then, spray the upholstery with a UV protectant to prevent sun damage.
To clean vinyl upholstery, mix a gallon warm fresh water and a about 2 tablespoons of mild dishwashing soap with a pH of 7. A plastic bristle brush works well for scrubbing, and rinse with a hose or a wet towel. Then, dry it thoroughly to keep mildew from forming.
For stubborn mildew stains on your vinyl, mix 80% water and 20% ammonia in a bucket. Scrub the vinyl down with a plastic bristle brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
If you use a commercial cleaner for your vinyl upholstery, make sure it is a marine vinyl cleaner because marine vinyl cleaners have ultra-violet resistant treatment, stain inhibitors and plasticizers (for flexibility). Automotive and household cleaners (other than mild dishwashing soap) remove the protective coatings, dissolve the plasticizers and weaken the thread that holds the vinyl seats together.
Have sun bathers lay a towel down on your vinyl before laying their lotioned bodies down on it. Then, do a more thorough cleanup when you get back to the dock or trailer.
If your boat has leather upholstery, use a neutral soap or one that has a pH balance of 7 to clean it. Spray the leather with the cleaner and wipe it with a dry cloth. Apply a leather conditioner that contains a UV protectant at least once a week to keep the leather soft and pliable. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight as much as possible.
To protect your boat interior, use a pontoon cover made of a heavy-duty fabric that has maximum water resistance and repellancy, won't shrink or stretch and is resistant to mildew and UV damage for when you store your boat in the off season. Be sure that your cover also has air vents or you could end up with mold and mildew that creates unpleasant mustiness and discolored seats.
When transporting your boat, cover it with a high-strength marine canvas that is designed for extra durability and all-weather protection. A boat that is trailered without a cover will age very quickly.
Clean your marine canvas regularly by scrubbing it with a soapy brush or sponge. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water to remove the soap residue. Then, let it air dry. Never use abrasive detergents and/or substrates containing solvents or put a marine canvas in a dryer or you could damage the fabric.
Clean your zippers, latches and hinges with a mild soap regularly and periodically lube them by applying a clear silicone spray. Zip up and down and move hinges back and forth to work the lubricant in. Then, wipe them clean with adry paper towel.

Denver Boat Carpet Cleaning

Because boat carpeting is made of the same materials as carpeting in your home and office, you can vacuum and spot clean your boat carpeting in the same way you do any other carpeting. But, like other carpeting, your boat carpeting should be professionally cleaned on a regular basis. Because boats are exposed to harsher elements than home or office carpeting, it needs to be professionally cleaned more often. A good way to assure that your carpeting gets the treatment it deserves, why not have it cleaned at the same time you're having your Denver boat upholstery cleaned? call Denver Carpet Cleaning at (303) 395-1795 or use the form online to get a free estimate. We'll be happy to come to you.

Maintaining Your Denver Boat Carpeting Between Professional Cleanings

Here are some tips to help maintain your boat carpeting between professional cleanings:

Carpets should be vacuumed weekly and after the boat has been used and there's been foot traffic on the carpeting. When vacuuming the carpet in your boat, start from the front of the cabin area and work toward the stern to keep from stepping on areas you have already cleaned.
Remove snap-down and clean the floors beneath them.
To keep from tracking dirt or fish blood from the dock to your boat, get a mat and wipe your feet on it before getting on your boat.