cleaning non slip deck

[tony from dorset]

 I clean my boat ( bavaria 36 ) after every trip  , but i always have a dark stain where water drains at front of boat either side of forward cabin window  on non slip and on non slip either side of mast i have tried most cleaners didnt know if any body else has had this and if so any magic formula for shifting it.   The boat is mint apart from these two areas, any suggestions gratefully received

Tony

[Nigel]

I ... have a dark stain where water drains at front of boat either side of forward cabin window...

If it's rust, which seems likely, use Oxalic Acid. Mix a 10% solution (10g to 100ml) and leave it on for 10-20 minutes. Also good for cleaning rust stains on stainless fittings.

[AndyPandy]

Hi Tony,

Same thing here mate. I got it clean with a 'magic stain pad' thing from the pound shop.

Brilliant result,

Good luck

Andy

[tony from dorset]

No def not rust stain it is where rain runs off dirt mixes with water and leaves wide dark mark on non slip either side of mast and non slip either side of front forward cabin

[AndyPandy]

Ii think it comes from the mast, maybe lube or summit

A duzzit will get it all off

[tony from dorset]

hi andy  is that the same thing as the magic pad from the pound shop if so will give it a try
Tony

[AndyPandy]

Hi Tony,

Thats them mate, they are really great,

let me know how you get on

Andy

[njsail]

I stumbled across this stuff that is dual purpose for me.  The Starbright non-skid deck cleaner with PTFE cleans non-skid squeaky clean and as a side effect cleaned a lot of the dirt off my teak decks.  The run off from the PTFE I just scrubbed the deck a little and when I washed it off "poof" the decks were showing bare wood.  It was much easier than the two part deck cleaner which I wouldn't use again.  That stuff is just nasty.   Anyway I don't have any affiliation with these folks just wanted to let you know about the teak cleaning side effect.  It's not a perfect clean teak but it certainly worked nicely for me.

http://www.amazon.com/Starbrite-Non-skid-Deck-Cleaner-Protector/dp/B003CYTNPY

I need to pick some up to clean up this week for when I take the cover off and start the sprint cleaning rituals.  Oh the joy.