two part teak cleaners below deck

[csoule13]

I've used the total boat two part teak cleaner previously for pieces I can take home. Looking around below deck on my 27, there's just a ton of trim I'm in the least bit interested in disassembling and bringing home. To say nothing of the parts that are not removable. It would seem that the two part stuff would be ill advised below deck, as it would be impractical to rinse off as thoroughly as required. Anyone have any experience in this regard?

Happy New Year everyone,
Chris

[Jim Walsh]

I ceased using two part cleaners on teak many years ago. The acids in the solution just eat the softer parts of the wood and raise the grain. You now have to sand them lightly to attain a smooth surface before application of your finish of choice, if any at all.
Were I in your shoes I’d just sand lightly and apply your desired finish.

[Paul D.]

Belowdecks I generally clean with either Fantastic (Alkaline cleaner) dish soap and maybe a little bleach mixed in if there is a need to kill mold and mildew. In the head, maybe a spray bottle of bathroom cleaner with bleach. Femme's brightwork below is oiled teak so I clean with the above and every season or two rub some lemon oil on it.

[jfischgrund]

I'm a big fan of Murphy's Oil Soap for wood in the spray bottle. In the spring I wipe it down with a mild bleach solution first, then use Murphy's. Spray on, wipe off, easy enough to do more than once a season.