Safe cleaner for tubes?

[jrs_diesel]

So I had some mice that decided to make a home out of my 9 ft SIB this winter . Luckily they did not chew on the tubes, which are holding air with no leaks at all. I vacuumed out all of the debris, now I have to clean off what is left on the tubes.

Any reccomendations on household cleaners that are safe to use on PVC tubes?

 

[lncoop]

Re: Safe cleaner for tubes?

This isn't a household cleaner, but it comes highly recommended.
http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=1918&pdeptid=1090

 

[jrs_diesel]

Re: Safe cleaner for tubes?

I'll look into that cleaner, and see where I can buy some. Thanks for the link Incoop.

Anyone know what is safe for use on inflatable boats beside warm water and dish soap?

 

[lncoop]

Re: Safe cleaner for tubes?

I think that's pretty much it for household type cleaners. Anything else could cause sticky rubber and other undesirable results. Have you tried using a scrub brush or some of those disposable green pads along with the soap and water?

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Safe cleaner for tubes?

Preferably stay away from those green pads Scotchbrite type, are abrasive to fabric specially if wanting to remove hard to scrub off stains, use a towel type, I love this one, available from West Marine...

Happy Boating

 

[ssobol]

Re: Safe cleaner for tubes?

I use Simple Green (it was recommended in this forum earlier). Although my boat hasn't ever got real dirty, this stuff seems to work well. You mix some in water and apply with a sponge. For tougher spots you can spray it directly.

Supposed to be bio-degradable too.

I follow up with 303.