Cleaning pontoons was a great challenge back in time. People used to spend entire days
cleaning every little corner of the pontoons and every single thing of the boat used to come out
in order to achieve a shiny and attractive surface. Beside being a tiresome task it was also
expensive to use different kinds of chemicals and surfactants to clean the pontoons. However
nowadays there are various solutions to this problem. The most effective, eco and budget
friendly method is the use of vinegar. Vinegar is most adequate at removing stains, dirt, and
residues from pontoons. It not only removes the stains but also disinfects and removes odors.
Advantages of using vinegar to clean pontoons:
1-Vinegar is a natural acid that dissolves dirt,grease and stains and also kills any kind of
microorganisms and bacterias present.
2– Beside all these qualities vinegar is also very cheap/inexpensive, easily available, and budget
friendly which makes it a great choice for cleaning pontoons.
3– Vinegar is also very mild and non toxic material and does not contain any harsh chemicals
that can cause scratches or damage to the pontoon surfaces.
4– Vinegar is also a very eco friendly and safer to use cleaning agent and is less hazardous for
the environment as compared to many other chemical cleaners.
5– it not only cleanse the pontoons but also eliminates any kind of bad smells or odors that are
present leaving the pontoons look and smell more beautiful and fresher.
6– It is also easy to use. Just mix some drops of vinegar in water and your solution to clean your
pontoons most effectively, is ready.
Procedure to clean your pontoon with vinegar:
● First of all prepare the solution which is the most easy part, just add some drops of
vinegar into a glass of water and your solution to clean your pontoon effectively is ready.
● Then rinse your pontoon thoroughly with some power washer in order to remove any
debris or dirt present.
● Apply the prepared solution of vinegar in water on the pontoon and scrub it with the help
of a sponge or a brush.
● Leave it for sometime and then rinse the vinegar solution with water and make sure to
remove any residue or bubbles of vinegar.
● If needed,repeat the cleaning process until the pontoon is clean and shiny.
● Finally, dry the surface with a clean cloth or towel. You can also use air to dry your
pontoon.
Conclusion
To sum up, cleaning a pontoon with vinegar is the most effective, non toxic, in expensive, and
eco friendly method that is commonly used nowadays to clean pontoons. Regular cleaning is
also a way to go. In order to keep your pontoon new, shiny and attractive you should clean it
with vinegar once a month. And as mentioned before vinegar is a very mild,natural and intoxic
chemical so it won’t damage the pontoon as other chemicals do. This will help to prevent the
build up of dirt and stains and will make the cleaning process more easier.