Wash Interior 204C

[Mr Mac]

What's the best way to clean the carpeted interior of the cabin? I've considered the pressure washer, but don't want to damage or loosen it.

I suppose I could use Marine 31 or a bleach solution.

 

[oldrusty]

Hi, mr mac
I used a 50/50 mix of Clorox on a lot of rusty looking stains on lighter grey carpet in my 204c cabin. It took out all the stains and looks grt now. I used a small spray bottle and a plastic scrub brush. Do it a couple of times. Open windows on warm day and let it air out .

 

[DennisG01]

Rent a steam cleaner. If you have tough stains, pre-pretreat.

 

[Fishtales]

I'd go see a carpet guy if they are removable. They may be able to offer advice on how to protect as well. I hate carpets in boats....

 

[seasick]

Like they say, test a small inconspicuous spot first

 

[Byram]

Bissell little green machine. Great for the carpet in the car and spot cleaning in the house. Used it in my old Tiara interior and worked great.

 

[Mr Mac]

After many months of my "new" boat in the shop (new trailer and engine work), I opened the companion way door and was pleased at the overall condition of the interior and the carpeted walls! No odors and no distracting stains! I'm a happy man. Pics later.

 

[nuclear]

When my boat was detailed this spring I ask the detailer about that since I was getting some mold growth inside the cabin despite using desiccant pails (damprid) when in storage. He said he would spray it with a 10% bleach solution; took a couple days to air out but it worked perfectly and looks like new. He said he does the same on his boat (he has a Parker) and wouldn't do anything on mine that doesn't already work for his.

 

[Hookup1]

I use a small Bissel spot cleaner. I clean headliner and small carpeted area with it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DBRFBK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Fishtales]

That Bissel little green machine has some solid reviews on cleaning. Not so on the tank reliability. Some say it leaks after a few years.