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How To Remove Boat Odors
Posted on November 30th, 2014Does your boat smell? Earth Care Odor Remover Bags will help you get back to smooth sailing!
What stinks? Bilge odors, mild and mildew odors, fuel odors, head and holding tank odors, gallery odors, and smoke are common odors that stink up our boats. Air fresheners just mask the odors and often smell worst than the offensive odor. Earth Care Odor Remover Bags can simply be placed in your boat and they will completely eliminate all these odors.
Earth Care draws in odors like a powerful magnet. The odors are adsorbed, and neutralized without any fragrances. It is made from an all natural mineral, is non toxic and biodegradable and safe for Planet Earth. It is also safe around children and pets even if eaten. It does not have to come into contact with odor producer to eliminate the odor. Earth Care does not cover up odors it literally “clears the air” leaving the air fresh and clean.
Directions to Eliminate Odors From Your Boat:
- Hang one bag in each bilge compartment, the head, the galley, and each cabin. Some air circulation such as an open hatch is needed. Do not put the bag directly in standing water or direct sunlight.
- The bags will continue to eliminate new odors for up to 3 months.
- Use 3 canisters or bucket and sprinkle granules on all upholstery and carpet. Brush granules into carpet. Leave down 24 hours and vacuum or sweep up. All odors will be completely eliminated.
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How To Eliminate Odors From Your Boat
Posted on September 6th, 2014Does your boat have an unpleasant odor?
Boats typically are filled with powerful odors such as bilge odors, mold and mildew odors, fuel odors, head and holding tank odors, galley odors, smoke odors and pet odors. Earth Care will eliminate all these odors.
Here’s how to Eliminate Odors From Your Boat or Yacht
- Hang one bag in each bilge compartment, the head, the galley, the forward cabin and aft cabins or where odors are strongest.
- Some air circulation such as an open hatch is needed. Do not put bag directly in standing water or direct sun.
- The bags will continue to eliminate new odors for up to 3 months. Each bag will cover approximately 100 square feet.
- Sprinkle all 3 cans of Clear The Air Odor Eliminator for Carpets and Furniture on all upholstery and carpet. Leave down 24 hours and vacuum or sweep up.
- All odors are typically eliminated in 24 hours.
Have questions about how to use our product? Contact our customer service department to answer all your odor issue questions!
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6 Ways to “Green” Your Boat
Posted on May 22nd, 2014Getting your boat back out on the water is one of the best ways to kick off the summer season, but just like other vehicles, boats can negatively impact the environment.
Fortunately, there are plenty of simple “go green” adjustments you can make to your boating habits and help ensure that our waters stay clean and healthy. A summary of ideas is below:
Use Clear The Air Odor Eliminating Bags
Boats typically are filled with powerful odors such as bilge odors, mold and mildew odors, fuel odors, head and holding tank odors, galley odors, smoke odors and pet odors. Earth Care will eliminate all these odors. In the past boat owners have had to use caustic chemicals, expensive detailing, air purifiers and caustic ozone machines to rid their boat of odors. Earth Care Odor Remover Bags can simply be hung in your boat and they will completely eliminate all these odors.
Earth Care draws in odors like a powerful magnet. The odors are adsorbed, and neutralized without any fragrances. It is made from an all natural mineral, is non toxic and biodegradable and safe for Planet Earth. It is also safe around children and pets even if eaten. It does not have to come into contact with odor producer to eliminate the odor. Earth Care does not cover up odors it literally “clears the air” leaving the air fresh and clean.
Green cleaning products
You want your boat to look and smell like it just came off the showroom floor, but it’s important to avoid toxic cleaners as often as possible (aka always). Remember that any type of cleaning product used on the boat’s exterior gets into the water. Look for eco-friendly products that are biodegradable and water-based or just search for products stamped with “Design for the Environment,” which is an EPA certification to identify environmentally-friendly cleaning agents.
While there are many green cleaning products available specifically for boats, homemade vinegar solutions are often just as effective and less expensive. For example, a mixture of one part white vinegar and two parts warm water can be used to clean plastic, while chrome can be cleaned with apple cider vinegar and a soft cotton cloth. A fresh cloth with a bit of baby oil helps to restore its bright shine.
Properly disposing trash
Never throw trash overboard, including fishing line and plastics which can take hundreds of years to decompose. They are also deadly to marine life which can get tangled in it or choke on it by confusing it for food. Use onshore facilities to recycle paper, plastic, glass, and metal waste.
Educating yourself as much as possible before going out on the water is one of the most important green things you can do. There is SO MUCH information available for you to become an expert on green boating practices that there is no excuse for neglecting responsible boating habits. There are also tools like boating safety practice quizzes that will help you determine whether you’re completely comfortable with the knowledge you need to stay green on the water.
Prevent fuel spills
Topping off fuel tanks usually leads to spillage. This can be prevented by filling the fuel tank slowly, using an absorbent pad or rag to catch any spills, and leaving the tank about 10 percent empty to allow fuel to expand as it warms.
Green energy
Marine solar panels are a great option for tapping into a green energy source for your boat. They’re not only useful for keeping things functioning when batteries die out, but they can also be used to charge all types of electronic devices such as a laptop, satellite phone, or smartphone.
Replace traditional fluorescent lighting
Standard fluorescent lighting produces mercury, but LED bulbs don’t contain toxins and are also more effective in lighting quality. They tend to have a longer life span, typically burning for 20 years or more before going out, and don’t use nearly as much energy as other alternatives. LEDs can be used for 95 percent of modern lamps, including spot lights, dome lights, recessed lights, navigation lights, emergency lights and more.
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Boat Odors Bringing You Down?
Posted on January 3rd, 2012Does your boat have that “boat odor”?
Boats typically are filled with powerful odors such as bilge odors, mold and mildew odors, fuel odors, head and holding tank odors, galley odors, smoke odors and pet odors. In the past boat owners have had to use caustic chemicals, expensive detailing, air purifiers and caustic ozone machines to rid their boat of odors. Thankfully, Earth Care will eliminate all these odors. Earth Care Odor Remover Bags can simply be hung in your boat and they will completely eliminate all these odors.
How to get rid of the odor:
- Hang one Earth Care Odor Remover Bag in each bilge compartment, the head, the galley, the forward cabin and aft cabins. Some air circulation such as an open hatch is needed. Do not put bag directly in standing water.
- All odors are typically eliminated in 24 hours. The bags will continue to eliminate new odors for up to 3 months. Each bag will cover approximately 100 square feet.
- Do not set bag in direct sun.
- If there are strong odors in your boat you may also want to sprinkle Clear The Air Odor Eliminator for Carpets and Furniture on all upholstery and carpet. Leave down overnight and vacuum. All odors will be completely eliminated.