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Expert reviews of marine cleaners and soaps tested in Southwest Florida's saltwater conditions. Find pH-neutral boat soaps that won't strip ceramic coatings.

12 Products Tested
6+ Months Testing
SW Florida Conditions

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Premium Soaps

Starke Ultra Clean SiO2 Soap

Starke Surface Technology

$19.99
★★★★★ 4.9

Ceramic coating safe with SiO2 technology that revitalizes existing coatings

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Concentrated Soaps

Starke Pure Clean Boat Soap

Starke Surface Technology

$15.99
★★★★★ 4.7

Ultra-concentrated formula with high foaming action for thorough cleaning

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Salt Removal

Starke Salt Clean

Starke Surface Technology

$24.99
★★★★★ 4.6

Specialized salt removal formula with hose-end sprayer

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Basic Soaps

Marine 31 Boat Soap

Meguiar's

$12.99
★★★★★ 4.4

Trusted pH-neutral formula perfect for weekly maintenance

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Why Marine-Specific Cleaners Matter

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pH-Neutral Formulation

Marine soaps maintain 6.5-7.5 pH to protect gelcoat, waxes, and ceramic coatings. Household cleaners can be too alkaline.

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Salt Removal Technology

Specialized surfactants that break down salt crystals without leaving residues that attract more contamination.

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Surface Protection

Formulated to work with marine waxes and coatings, often adding protection during the wash process.

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Marine Environment Safe

Biodegradable formulas that won't harm marine ecosystems when properly used and rinsed.

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