TWL: Odor Elimination
Shipmates,
We have just closed the deal on a 20 year old DeFever 44. She's a stout
vesel with only 2000 hours on the twin Lehmans and we had both a marine and
engine surveyor give us a green light. Right now we are in the process of
thoroughly cleaning the boat, moving our stuff on board and upgrading the
electronics. Would like to ask for some assistance from the List, please.
The boat was a liveaboard for the last number of years and the owners
smoked. Does anyone have any bright ideas or suggestions for eliminating
the odor of cigarette smoke from the teak interior? We are removing all the
fabrics including curtains, rugs and bedding and having them replaced or
cleaned. I have used "Kilz" primer on the vinyl covered interiors of the
hanging lockers. We are also cleaning the teak interior with "Simple Green"
and then plan to use some type of teak oil on the paneling and cabinets.
I'm at a loss as to what to do to the headliner: rip it out and replace it
or try to clean the vinyl overhead panels.
The questions to the List:
- What to use on the teak cabinets, paneling and trim to eliminate
cigarette ordor? - What to use on the foam covered vinyl headliners?
- Suggestions for a one piece headliner replacement material (as opposed
to foam and vinyl on plywood)? - Has anyone had success in painting or dying vinyl headliners? If so
what product did you use?
Any and all suggestions are welcomed.
Steven Williford
"Cloud Nine"
Seattle
The boat was a liveaboard for the last number of years and the owners
smoked. Does anyone have any bright ideas or suggestions for eliminating
the odor of cigarette smoke from the teak interior?
My First Mate (actually my second) says water and baking soda. 2 water to
one bs.
Depending on the object, wipe it, scrub it, put it in the washing machine.
Zeke Anderson
Kerrville, Tx
steppen7@attbi.com writes:
- What to use on the teak cabinets, paneling and trim to eliminate
cigarette ordor?
There is a spray product on the market which is based on enzymes. President's Choice : "Reviv-Aire", but there are other brands. Works on plastic, cloth, wood etc. It will successfully eliminate pet odor to the point where even the cat can't find her
favourite spot on the carpet. (First hand experience). If it can handle that, it should handle cigarette odour.
Good luck - George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada
| "1. What to use on the teak cabinets, paneling and trim to
eliminate cigarette ordor?"
We have had success using TSP in water and washing and RINSING the teak at
least two times. The rinsing is important. If you still have odor, try
baking soda and water, 2/1. You might check with Garrett because he just
had a problem with a backed up fireplace and had to get rid of the smoke
smell.
"4. Has anyone had success in painting or dying vinyl headliners?
If so | what product did you use?"
Just finished painting our overhead vinyl headliners with a vinyl paint
purchased at the auto supply store and made for the vinyl tops of cars.
Forget the name. If you are interested I can get it as it is down on the
boat. Works just great but I think you have to get rid of the smoke before
you trap it in the vinyl. We didn't have smoke on ours and still washed and
rinsed with TSP twice.
Anne & Bob
Seabird
Port Townsend, WA
"Steven Williford" steppen7@attbi.com ask:
- Has anyone had success in painting or dying vinyl headliners? If so
what product did you use?
Steven,
I purchased a boat a few years (4 or 5) ago that had the same problem. I did
most of the same things you are doing with good luck. The smoke smell
finally went away. The vinyl headliner couldn't be cleaned (just couldn't
get the yellow off), so I looked into painting. We used a primer, made by
Zinzer, just called Zinzer 1-2-3 primer. I got it at a local home-type paint
store. It is similiar to Kilz, but better & water based to boot! The paint
store swore it would stick & by golly they were right. We just gave the
vinyl a good scrubbing with soap & water & put this primer on with a roller.
It is very thin base & flowed out very nicely. No roller marks at all. It
looked so good, I didn't put anything on over it. It had a satin finish &
you couldn't beat it off of the vinyl. We accidently tried. I had the boat
for about 4 years after that & it didn't have a chip or mar on it at the
time I sold the boat. I would use it again in a heartbeat. Just be SURE you
clean it up while it is still wet, off brushes, ect., because after it
dries, it will not come off of anything!
Brent Hodges
M/V Friendship
43 Albin