livewell cleaning
Halfpint
Posted 3/29/2009 3:48 PM (#369063)
Subject: livewell cleaning


Hey Guys,

What's the best way to clean a livewell and get it looking nice again? I know some cleaners could be bad and whatnot. Any suggestions?
Guest
Posted 3/29/2009 4:41 PM (#369067 - in reply to #369063)
Subject: RE: livewell cleaning


Use a super stiff brush and lots of HOT water.

Use more elbow grease than chemicals. If you need to use some sort of cleaner, like Simple Green, use the least amount as possible and make sure to rinse very very well.
sworrall
Posted 3/29/2009 5:24 PM (#369074 - in reply to #369063)
Subject: Re: livewell cleaning





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
1 cup bleach to 1 gallon water. Kills any invasives and will clean up the well.
DCG
Posted 3/30/2009 11:50 AM (#369220 - in reply to #369063)
Subject: RE: livewell cleaning


I just bleach as well - followed by a heavy rinse. I follow up with a 3/4 fill of fresh water and a little Stress Coat Plus. I use it with my aquariums and a few drops go a long way.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4025
Fish and Whistle
Posted 3/30/2009 1:04 PM (#369226 - in reply to #369063)
Subject: Re: livewell cleaning





Posts: 462


Location: Antioch, IL
Third on the bleach/warm water. The Dechlorinator (Stress coat or any dechlor will do) is a good idea, especially if you don't have the time to let the live well dry out. The bleach will turn to gas and dissipate if given time to dry. I don't use any other chemicals in the live well. (Careful with the bleach around your boat carpet)
Spencer Landsman
Posted 3/30/2009 2:42 PM (#369251 - in reply to #369063)
Subject: RE: livewell cleaning


P & P Marine Solution. Kills all organic odors, bacteria, etc. Check it out at pprattles.com I have no iterest in the outfit at all; just know it works. Great on blood and muskie poop on the carpet of the boat too.