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Skippers Choice comes as a solid, which is then watered down to suit your needs.Dilution is quick and simple. Melt the desired amounts of Skippers Choice in the Microwave or on the Stove (do not boil) then pour it into a 4 litre container. As a quick guide;

 

  • For a light Mix - Prepare a tablespoon (1oz or 20grams) of Skippers Choice and pour into the 4 litre container.
  • For a heavy mix - Prepare a small cup (7oz or 200grams) of Skippers Choice and pour into the 4 litre container.
  • For really heavy jobs - Apply full strength (from the tub) and always use a wet applicator.

Here`s some examples of use, and don`t hesitate to email us for specific advice and guidance.

 

MARINE APPLICATIONS

Boats, Caravans and Canvas
Use a Heavy solution with sponge rinse with clear water. To remove oxidization, old wax, or tar build up, use full strength with wet sponge. Let sit 10 minutes, then rinse. Re-wax as necessary. For vinyl interiors use light spray. For vinyl roofs, apply full strength with wet sponge or brush. Let sit 20 minutes, then rinse with hose. For tires, use full strength with teflon sponge the rinse.

Bilges
Pour in 1 gallon heavy solution. Let sit one hour then pump overboard.

Caravans and Boat Holding Tanks
Pour one gallon heavy solution into the toilet bowel, swirl around with toilet brush to clean bowel, then release into tank. As you drive, SC will clean and help deodorize tanks.

Fibreglass, tiles & grout, marble, shower curtains and porcelain.
Using a web Teflon sponge, apply SC full strength, let it sit one hour or leave over night and rinse. For extremely bad areas, melt SC and apply hot with scrub sponge, let sit one hour, wipe clean with sponge and clear water. Repeat if necessary.

Floors, vinyl, linoleum and wood.
Wash with heavy solution in hot water to remove old wax buildup. For non-wax floors, use a third of a cup (80ml) to 1 gallon (4.5 litres) water. For rubber heal marks, apply ful strength let sit 20 minutes, then rinse.

Anti-fog windows, mirrors and plexiglass
Apply directly from bucket using wet sponge. Let sit 5 minutes and buff dry. Streaking may occur, if so spray with light solution and wipe dry.

Spot cleaning carpets and upholstery including cabin upholstry such as Alcatra.
Apply heavy mixed solution let sit two minutes, then wipe dry with terry cloth. Check for color fast. Will remove all stains except rust, permanent dye and paint. Some food products now contain a permanent dye. For heavier stains apply SC full strength with a very wet terry wash cloth then rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with terry towel. Repeat if necessary. You may need to let the cleaner sit over night. If so leave a wet cloth on the area to keep moist. The longer the cleaner sits on the stain, the better it works. For carpet cleaning follow manufacturers specifications.

Decks
Teak, non-slip, treadmaster or orange heel type surfaces - use heavy solution with sponge on soft brush.

For R.I.Bs and fenders
Use full strength or Heavy mix, with wet sponge or cloth.

 

DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS

Furniture, Antiques, Cabinets and Painted Surfaces
Apply light solution and wipe dry. To remove old waxes and oils, use full strength, let sit for 5 minutes then wipe dry.

Hand Cleaner
As a hand cleaner, use 1 part SC to 10 parts water. To protect your hands, before you start work use a small amount full as a lotion and let air dry. This acts as a silicone glove so that toxins cannot penetrate to the skin.

Flies on wind shields
Spray heavy solution, let sit 10 minutes wipe dry (best results if done in shade). If necessary use full strength with a sponge, let sit for twenty minutes and rinse.

Dishwashers
Mix 1 part SC to 10 parts water. Mixture will thicken. Will not thicken in dishwasher.

Pressure Washers
Mix 480ml (2 cups) of cleaner to 45 litres (10 gallons) of water. Spray on surface. Let sit 30 minutes and rinse off.

Clothes
Wet fabric, apply SC directly from container. Briskly rub cleaner into fabric, let sit 30 minutes and wash. For heavy stains, let sit over night, check for colour fast and check manufacturers labels.

Chewing gum.
Wet area, apply SC from container, let sit one hour. Use comb to gently scratch the spot towards the centre. Rinse out with clear water.

Steam cleaners
Mix 250ml (1 cup) to 20 litres (5 gallons) of water. No defoamers, spot removers, of deodorizers are required. For heavy stained areas use full strength with a very wet cloth, rinse thoroughly, dry with terry cloth. Always check manufacturers specifications and always check for colour fast first. For a Bissell, use 250ml (1 cup) to 4 litres (1 gallon) of water.

Windows and Mirrors
Use light solution, spray on and wipe off. If streaking occurs solution is too strong, dilute with boiling water. For outside windows, hose or wet surface. Use SC full strength out of bucket with sponge or cloth, and thoroughly rinse off. No drying required if not used in direct sunlight.

For car windshields
Use light solution In windscreeen washer bottle. Mix with auto wind shield fluid in Winter.

Fireplaces and glassdoors
Use SC full strength directly from bucket using a small stiff brush. Let sit 30 minutes, spray with clear water or wipe off with wet sponge. For heavy areas, allow to soak longer.

Driveways
Wet surface, apply full strength with stiff brush. Let sit one hour, rebrush and rinse off. For heavy stained areas, mix one gallon of liquid bleach with one gallon water. Pour on driveway, let sit for one hour and rinse.

As with all non-food products, please keep out of reach of children. Also, never boil this product.

"This nontoxic all purpose cleaner is something of a miracle formula, and there is little listed in the brochure that it cannot tackle"

- LIBS `99 Marine Product Guide