A clean boat is an easier boat to maintain, and the right tools make short work of it. This collection covers marine-grade cleaning equipment: deck and scrubbing brushes in soft, medium and stiff bristles, telescopic and fixed handles, buckets and lanyards, cloths, wipes and sponges, and hoses and washdown accessories.
Choose bristle stiffness for the job - soft for painted surfaces, gelcoat and windows, medium for general deck scrubbing, and stiff for non-slip decks and waterline grime. Telescopic handles let you reach the topsides from the pontoon and the coachroof from the cockpit. Everything here is chosen to survive salt water and sunshine, unlike household cleaning kit which quickly falls apart afloat.
Frequently asked questions
What stiffness of deck brush should I use?
Use soft bristles on gelcoat, paintwork and windows to avoid scratching, medium for general deck cleaning, and stiff bristles only on textured non-slip surfaces and stubborn waterline marks.
Can I use household cleaning brushes on a boat?
You can, but they rarely last - marine cleaning tools use UV-stable plastics, corrosion-proof fittings and bristles chosen for gelcoat, so they survive salt and sun far longer.
What cleaning kit should I keep on board?
A deck brush with telescopic handle, a bucket with lanyard, a sponge and chamois, microfibre cloths and a general boat wash concentrate cover most routine cleaning jobs afloat.
