How to Clean Boat Seats

Boat seats are always getting wet.  Whether it is from lake or river water splashing up on the seats, water can cause mildew or mold. The seats have to be cleaned properly to avoid damage.  Here are a few steps to use when cleaning boat seats.

Items Needed:

• Two buckets


• Soft bristle brush


• Several clean and dry towels


• Dish detergent


• Clean cloths


• Sponge


• Vinyl protector


• Ammonia

1. Get a large bucket.  Fill the bucket with water and 1 to 2 teaspoons of dish detergent that fights against grease.


2. Get a soft bristle brush.  Dip the brush into the soapy water and scrub the boat seats.  Make sure to scrub in all the crack and cervices.  Be sure to scrub the back of the seats also. 


3. Using another bucket.  Fill it with clean water.  Using a clean cloth that has been dipped into the clean water wipe down the seats.  This will remove all the dish detergent.  You will have to wet the cloth several times during this process.


4. Dry the seats off using a clean and dry towel.  When the seats are dry.  Apply a vinyl protector to the boat seats to protect the boat seats against sun and water damage.


5. Remove mildew or mold.  Fill a spray bottle with 1 cup of warm water and 1/4 cup of ammonia.  Spray the mold or mildew areas.  Leave the solution on the boat seat for several minutes.  Use a wet sponge and wipe the solution off the seats until the mildew or mold spots are removed.  Using a clean damp towel wipe the seats down again.  Dry the seats with a dry towel.