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Repairs and Maintenance => Boat Maintenance - American Skier => Topic started by: chrisheile on April 26, 2011, 12:40:28 PM

Title: Soap, ammonia, water for teak platform
Post by: chrisheile on April 26, 2011, 12:40:28 PM

I have heard good reviews on using a mixture of soap, ammonia, and water to clean the teak platform.  Can it discolor or harm the rubrail or gelcoat?  The AS Pro and TBX have the attached, hinged platforms that would require removing a boatload of screws to remove.

Title: Re: Soap, ammonia, water for teak platform
Post by: Joel on April 26, 2011, 07:47:50 PM

Hmmmm...  never heard of that combination before for teak cleaning.  Probably have to ask Ron or Dan.

One thing is for sure - DONT mix bleach, or any cleaner containing Chlorine, with any cleaner containing Ammonia - the results can KILL you...   although your platform might look pretty good...  :(

Title: Re: Soap, ammonia, water for teak platform
Post by: brandon on April 27, 2011, 07:42:32 AM

Never used that combo.  I have had good luck using a bleach and water solution with a scrub brush, rinsing with soap and water.  After letting dry completely, sand lightly and teak oil away.

Title: Re: Soap, ammonia, water for teak platform
Post by: chrisheile on May 01, 2011, 07:14:37 PM

So far so good.   Using soap, ammonia, and mostly water with a green Scotch scrubber going opposite the grain.  Looks very clean but it needs to try and there is no sun in the forecast until Thursday.

Title: Re: Soap, ammonia, water for teak platform
Post by: Joel on May 01, 2011, 07:44:28 PM

Tell me how that works out!!   Mine will need a good clean up soon enough  :)