Things You'll Need:
- Dish soap
- Wash cloths
- Vinyl cleaner
- Vinyl Protectant
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Step 1
Keep it dry. Boat upholstery gets wet from regular use. Wipe down the upholstery and dry it when it gets wet to keep the water from seeping in through the seams and soaking into the foam cushion. Preventing the water from seeping into the foam prolongs the life of the seat and prevents dry rot.
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Step 2
Use a mild detergent and water. Mix a few drops of mild dish soap and warm water in a bucket. Wet a washcloth and begin cleaning your upholstery.
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Step 3
Buy a vinyl cleaner made especially for boat upholstery like 303 Upholstery cleaner (see Resources below). Spray on the cleaner and wipe off with a clean washcloth.
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Step 4
Protect your boat upholstery from sun damage and stains with a product like 3M Marine Outdoor Vinyl Cleaner, Conditioner and Protector. Protectants repel stains to make regular cleaning easier.
