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Boat Cleaners - Protectants - Degreasers

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Keep your boat clean and protected from buildup and grease with PartsVu’s selection of bilge cleaners, mildew stain removers, marine multi-surface cleaners, marine protectants, vinyl protection and cleaners, boat fabric cleaners and guards, fiberglass stain removers, salt removers, and pontoon & aluminum cleaners, and more.

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  • Starbrite - Non-Skid Deck Cleaner - 32 oz. - 85932

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Non-Skid Deck Cleaner - 32 oz. - 85932

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    $13.95 $19.19
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  • Mercury - All-In-One Spotless Shine Detailer & Water Spot Remover - 32 oz. - 2-Pack - 92-8M0170557

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    Mercury - All-In-One Spotless Shine Detailer & Water Spot Remover - 32 oz. - 2-Pack - 92-8M0170557

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    $50.82
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  • 303 Products - 303 Aerospace Protectant, part of the PartsVu boat cleaner spray, bilge cleaner, stain remover & degreaser collection

    303 Products

    303 Products - 303 Aerospace Protectant - 32 oz. - 30306

    $24.79 $30.99
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  • T-H Marine FSRK3DP Flapper Scupper Repair Kit

    T-H MARINE

    T-H Marine FSRK3DP Flapper Scupper Repair Kit

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    $16.81 $19.26
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  • Starbrite - Non-Skid Deck Cleaner - 1 Gallon - 85900

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Non-Skid Deck Cleaner - 1 Gallon - 85900

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    $36.60 $50.39
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  • Meguiar's - #57 Vinyl and Rubber Clearner/Conditioner - 16 oz. - M5716

    Meguiar's

    Meguiar's - #57 Vinyl and Rubber Clearner/Conditioner - 16 oz. - M5716

    $14.69 $17.99
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  • Starbrite - Rust Stain Remover - 22 oz. - 89222

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Rust Stain Remover - 22 oz. - 89222

    $14.62 $20.19
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  • Starbrite - Waterproofing with PTEF - 1 Gallon - 81900

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Waterproofing with PTEF - 1 Gallon - 81900

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    $58.05 $79.39
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  • Starbrite - Mildew Stain Remover - 22 oz. - 85616

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Mildew Stain Remover - 22 oz. - 85616

    $13.43 $18.49
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  • Meguiar's - MG Fiberglass Oxidation Removal Kit - M4965

    Meguiar's

    Meguiar's - MG Fiberglass Oxidation Removal Kit - M4965

    $45.98
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  • Starbrite - Salt Off Concentrate with PTEF - 32 oz. - 93932

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Salt Off Concentrate with PTEF - 32 oz. - 93932

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    $18.67 $28.79
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  • 303 Products - Aerospace Marine UV Protectant, part of the PartsVu boat cleaner spray, bilge cleaner, stain remover & degreaser collection

    303 Products

    303 Products - 303 Aerospace Protectant - 16 oz. - 030340

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    $15.99 $19.99
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  • Meguiar's - #43 Marine Boat Soap - 64 oz. - M4364

    Meguiar's

    Meguiar's - #43 Marine Boat Soap - 64 oz. - M4364

    $13.24 $13.99
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  • Starbrite - Ultimate Vinyl Clean - 32 oz. - 96232

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Ultimate Vinyl Clean - 32 oz. - 96232

    $13.00 $17.89
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  • Starbrite - Instant Hull Cleaner - 32 oz. - 81732

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Instant Hull Cleaner - 32 oz. - 81732

    $19.78 $27.29
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  • 303 Products - 303 Multi-Surface Cleaner, part of the PartsVu boat cleaner spray, bilge cleaner, stain remover & degreaser collection

    303 Products

    303 Products - 303 Multi-Surface Cleaner - 32 oz - 30204

    $15.99 $19.99
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  • Starbrite - Salt Off Protect with PTEF - 1 Gallon - 93900

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Salt Off Protect with PTEF - 1 Gallon - 93900

    $56.98 $75.69
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  • Meguiar's - #59 Quik Wax - 16 oz. - M5916

    Meguiar's

    Meguiar's - #59 Quik Wax - 16 oz. - M5916

    $10.84 $16.99
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  • Starbrite - Vinyl Cleaner & Polish - UV Protection - 16 oz. - 91016

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Vinyl Cleaner & Polish - UV Protection - 16 oz. - 91016

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    $16.84 $23.09
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  • Meguiar's - #56 Boat/RV Pure Wax - 16 oz. - M5616

    Meguiar's

    Meguiar's - #56 Boat/RV Pure Wax - 16 oz. - M5616

    $16.03 $21.99
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  • 3M - Marine Vinyl Cleaner and Restorer - 16.9 oz - 16904

    3M

    3M - Marine Vinyl Cleaner and Restorer - 16.9 oz - 16904

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    $25.40 $39.09
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  • Starbrite - Gel Spray Hull Cleaner - 32 oz. - 96132

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Gel Spray Hull Cleaner - 32 oz. - 96132

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    $19.28 $26.49
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  • 303 Products - 303 Aerospace Protectant, part of the PartsVu boat cleaner spray, bilge cleaner, stain remover & degreaser collection

    303 Products

    303 Products - 303 Aerospace Protectant - 1 Gallon - 030370

    $69.34 $89.99
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  • Starbrite - Super Orange Bilge Cleaner - 32 oz - 94432

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Super Orange Bilge Cleaner - 32 oz - 94432

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    $11.36 $15.39
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  • Starbrite - Salt Off Concentrate Kit with Applicator - 32 oz. - 94000

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Salt Off Concentrate Kit with Applicator - 32 oz. - 94000

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    $30.00 $56.19
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  • Starbrite - Ultimate Aluminum Cleaner & Restorer - 64 oz. - 87764

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Ultimate Aluminum Cleaner & Restorer - 64 oz. - 87764

    $26.29 $36.09
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  • Starbrite - Ultimate Vinyl Guard with PTEF - 32 oz. - 95932

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Ultimate Vinyl Guard with PTEF - 32 oz. - 95932

    $30.33 $40.49
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  • Toon-brite - Pontoon & Aluminum Boat Cleaner - Gallon - B1004
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    TOON-BRITE

    Toon-brite - Pontoon & Aluminum Boat Cleaner - Gallon - B1004

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    $34.71 $39.39
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  • Starbrite - Non-Skid Deck Cleaner - 1 Gallon - 2 Pack - 85900

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Non-Skid Deck Cleaner - 1 Gallon - 2 Pack - 85900

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    $73.20
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  • Starbrite - No Damp Hanging Moisture Absorber & Dehumidifier - 14 oz. - 85470

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - No Damp Hanging Moisture Absorber & Dehumidifier - 14 oz. - 85470

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    $7.72 $15.69
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  • Starbrite - Salt Off Spray Applicator - 94100

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Salt Off Spray Applicator - 94100

    $21.17 $28.19
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  • 303 Products - 303 Fabric Guard, part of the PartsVu boat cleaner spray, bilge cleaner, stain remover & degreaser collection

    303 Products

    303 Products - 303 Fabric Guard - 32 oz. - 30604

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    $32.59 $36.99
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  • 303 Products - 303 Fabric Guard, part of the PartsVu boat cleaner spray, bilge cleaner, stain remover & degreaser collection

    303 Products

    303 Products - 303 Fabric Guard - 1 Gallon - 30674

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    $131.19
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  • 303 Products - 303 Aerospace Protectant, part of the PartsVu boat cleaner spray, bilge cleaner, stain remover & degreaser collection

    303 Products

    303 Products - 303 Aerospace Protectant - 10 oz. - 30305

    $10.39 $13.29
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  • Starbrite Non-Skid Deck Wax 97316

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - Non-Skid Deck Wax - 16 oz. - 97316

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    $16.95 $23.39
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  • Starbrite - No Damp Dehumidifier & Moisture Absorber Bucket - 12 oz. - 85412

    STARBRITE

    Starbrite - No Damp Dehumidifier & Moisture Absorber Bucket - 12 oz. - 85412

    $8.74 $12.19
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Marine Cleaners, Protectants, and Degreasers Resources and Information

When it comes to keeping your boat clean, don’t trust just any generic cleaning products. PartsVu offers marine cleaners, protectants, and degreasers from the most trusted marine cleaning product manufacturers, including Starbrite, Megular’s, Whitecap, Sudbury Boat Care, Presta, Shurhold, 303 Products, and much more. 

Looking for more boating and marine products? Check out our complete selection of Products and Accessories or Cleaning and Care products. Or, browse Cleaners, Protectants, and Degreasers by category, including:

Boat Cleaners, Protectants, and Degreasers FAQs

How does a boat cleaner or boat soap help to protect my boat?

Buildup of salt and dirt interferes with a metal’s ability to resist corrosion. Gelcoat and marine vinyl are porous surfaces, meaning they have the ability to absorb water, dirt, and grime from their surroundings. Unprotected vinyl seats are more likely to develop mold and more likely to fade and crack with frequent sun exposure. Lastly, fiberglass that is uncared for will stain and discolor more easily over time, notwithstanding simply degrade through oxidation and literally chalk away.

These are all reasons why cleaning your boat’s many surfaces is the single most important step in protecting them. It’s important to understand that there are different types of cleaning solutions for different parts of your boat. It’s a dangerous belief that household bleaches and cleaners are OK to use on your boat; they might appear to do the trick at first, but in the long run they could end up causing unwanted deterioration.

To make protecting your boat a lot easier, PartsVu has assembled a list of recommended boat cleaner products from leading brands like StarBrite, 303 Products, 3M, Meguiar’s, and more.

What are some of the best boat cleaners?

Star Brite Instant Hull CleanerRemove scumline, rust stains, and grassy marine growth quickly and easily with this cleaner. You don’t even have to do any rubbing, simply wipe on and rinse off the solution to reveal spotless fiberglass.

Star Brite Instant Black Streak Remover – This popular spray-on cleaner instantly removes unattractive streaks caused by water run off. It can also be used to lift dirt and grime on metal and painted surfaces in addition to fiberglass.

Marine Spray Nine Another convenient spray bottle cleaner, this product is an excellent degreaser. It also eliminates odors, kills germs, prevents mold, removes streaks and stains caused by food or drink. It’s safe to use on almost any hard surface.

Orpine Wash & Wax This environmentally friendly boat soap and wax comes in a highly concentrated formula so a little bit goes a long way. It’s an excellent product for removing salt and dirt from fiberglass as well as metals, wood, and plastic.

Star Brite Sea Safe Boat WashThis boat wash is very concentrated and powerful against stains, dirt, salt, grease, and oil. In addition to fiberglass, you can use it on metal, glass, or rubber. 

Orpine Bilge Cleaner – This heavy duty, concentrated cleaner dissolves oil, grease, and fuel from your bilge. With its fresh scent, it also effectively removes mildew odors from bilges.

Star Brite Non-Skid Deck Cleaner – This is a high quality deck cleaning product that is used by the pros. It’s safe to use on textured fiberglass, painted decks, vinyl, teak, and metal. The cleaner leaves a protective coating that repels dirt, stains, and UV damage.

How do I clean my bilge

Use a specially designed biodegradable bilge cleaner like:

Don’t be tempted to use a generic cleaner. These soaps are generally not biodegradable which damages the aquatic ecosystems we love so much if your plug is loose, or if you make a mistake. Biodegradable cleaners will not leave long-term residue in the water or on your boat itself. You can also use your biodegradable bilge cleaner to clean carpets, seating, and other areas of your boat. 

Open your boat’s bilge area and liberally add the cleaner. Additionally, you can mix in some water to ensure the cleaner reaches all surfaces. While you are free to dive right in and start scrubbing, we recommend letting the cleaner soak and do its magic for two-four hours.

After two to four hours of soaking, it is time to do a little scrubbing. However, unless you have really procrastinated this job, it shouldn’t be too bad. Which scrubber should you use? You can really use anything you like, as long as it has a bit of abrasion. We like Captain’s Choice Scrubber Sponge and also find that Captain’s Choice 8.5″ Bottom Scrubber Brush can come in handy.

After scrubbing, rinsing with clean water can help get rid of other dirt or debris. However, we strongly advise that you don’t allow your dirty bilge water to dump into a lake or ocean. It’s common for some oil to be present in the dirty water. Not only is it not right to dump oil into the water, in most areas you could be fined. Instead, park the boat at the top of a hill so any dirty water and bilge cleaner can easily drain out into the street. Or, if this is not a practical option, use a small hand bilge pump to transfer the dirty water into a bucket. The bilge cleaner will have helped to suspend the oil in the water-detergent solution so that it is easier to dispose of safely.

How do I clean my boat

As a checklist for a thorough boat cleaning, the following are the parts of your craft that you’ll need to clean and detail:

  • Hull
  • Decks
  • Superstructure
  • Flybridge
  • Swim platform
  • Interior (ie. cabin, engine room, bathroom)
  • Stainless steel/chrome elements
  • Seating/upholstery
  • Windows
  • Fenders
  • Carpeting
  • Outboard motor(s)

It’s often easier to tackle a DIY job in one block of time. Some products, as a wax and color restorers, take time to set, but you can busy yourself with other tasks in the meantime.

You should clean your boat every 4 – 12 weeks to protect your boat’s surfaces. Buildup of salt and dirt interferes with a metal’s ability to resist corrosion. Additionally, Gelcoat and marine vinyl are porous surfaces, thus have characteristics that allow them to absorb water, dirt, and grime from their surroundings. Unprotected vinyl seats are more likely to develop mold and more likely to fade and crack with frequent sun exposure. Lastly, fiberglass that is uncared for will stain and discolor more easily over time, notwithstanding simply degrade through oxidation and literally chalk away.

However, you may need to clean more often due to a number of factors:

  • Geographical location
  • Water temperature
  • Water salinity
  • Usage (frequency and duration)
  • Boat speed

Boats that are used heavily at high speeds will experience less fouling of the hull, whereas boats that sit in the dock will accumulate more than a boat that is used frequently.

The hull of your boat is under constant exposure to the elements. Given enough time, water and sunlight can degrade the gel coat of your hull and other exposed material, leading to corrosion and browning.

Luckily, regular cleaning can protect and restore your hull. While many boating enthusiasts recommend a mixture of dish soap with warm water for regular boat cleaning, there are a number of drawbacks to this method (see tip #9 below). Also, avoid using any abrasive cleaners, such as bleach or ammonia, which can weaken the hull or cause dangerous chemical reactions.

For the best results, use boat products specific to your hull material and coat – including cleaners, protectants, and degreasers. By following the directions of each product to clean according to mixture recommendations, you can make sure your hull gleams out on the water.