Cleaning inflatable

[Bash]

Originally Posted by sullybeboating

I have tried 409 and it cleans up pretty good, I still have a sticky feeling to the hull, I think it might have been caused by another cleaner that I used or the previous owner used, any ideas of what can remove this,

Thanks Dan

Dan, we can give a better answer if we know what type of fabric your boat has. PVC? Hypalon?

[sullybeboating]

I think it is Hypalon, it is a 2000 Zodiac 9.4 long model CFR 285.

Thanks Dan

[Minggat]

Google- Black Streak Remover

[capt_douglas]

We've found that the heavy duty orange hand cleaner did a great job on the fabric and a 50/50 bleach/water mix in a spray bottle a good way to clean the bottom.

[J Clark H356]

Cleaned my Avon with the new Softscrub foam and it made my 6 year old dingy look new. Foam it on, let it sit for a minute and use an abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and rinse.

Works very good!

[TerryDay]

I know this is a super old thread... But I almost messed up my dinghy listening to some of the advice here and thought I would warn others.

"The problem is that there is so much misinformation out there, borne of ignorance and desperation. Products never to use for cleaning your inflatable are: solvents, MEK, toluene, acetone, bleach, ammonia, highly alkaline cleaners (anything with a pH greater than11.5), abrasive scrub pads, steel wool. They will weaken, damage and discolor the fabric and attack the adhesives. Soaps and detergents leave a sticky residue (soap scum) which attracts and hold dirt. Soap scum is also food for mold and mildew."

Ask the Skipper: How to clean inflatable boat? Choosing the right inflatable boat cleaner - part 1.