Yak cleaner

Can anyone recommend a good cleaning solution for my Hobie yak?  I don't want to try random cleaners in case they "melt" or damage the plastic, any advice on cleaning your yak is much appreciated.  WoW - I really do have a ton of questions.

Thanks for all the input.

i use good old fashioned Dawn with no problems.. i also used a boat wash once and it was fine.  I think any of your household dishwashing soaps would not hurt polyurethane.  hobie sells a boat cleaner that you can buy online, but i don't think its necessary.

Clean my yak? 

only when you need to get inspected ben 

i also do 303 on my yak about once a year.

Get it clean with Dawn then 303 it like Ben says.  Makes it look brand new!---Jeff

After Saltwater Freshwater, after Freshwater Saltwater repeat often.

I use just plain water and brush to clean my yak. Then I wipe it dry for storage.

Jedmo

Power wash it.

-Allen

After Saltwater Freshwater, after Freshwater Saltwater repeat often.

Exactly my style    I'll add that the rain has been giving the yaks a nice cleaning too 

When its brown with mud and has lots of sticks/leaves in all the bungee's I wash with the hose and my hand (special made scrubber, 4 million years in making).

when the inside has a great funk...water and drain, dry with portable heater in the hatch if needed

storage: under the eves where its dry and shady     

Thanks guys - I like the power hose idea maybe combined with some Dawn.

Thanks guys - I like the power hose idea maybe combined with some Dawn.

You don't even need Dawn.  Try it, it will make your yak shine.

-Allen

The late lamented SCWAFISH had the best reccomendation I've found.  (BTW Please come back AKA SBD)

Liquid dishwashing soap for a scrub.  Let it dry on the boat, then powerwash. Works great for me once a year whether the boat needs it or not. (joke)  Only the worst bloodstains remain, and well, I guess I kind of like them anyway.

Allen

Clean my yak? 

  Stole my line!

Liquid dishwashing soap for a scrub.  Let it dry on the boat, then powerwash

Just don't let it wash into your local creek.