I need HELP cleaning the bilge area

[Erbyjoe]

I need to clean the bilge area all the way up to the front of the boat I had some water get in there while it was sitting and I can't get the odor out of the boat does any one have a mixture that would clean the bilge with out damaging the rubber parts and all of the other stuff that is down in there? Can I use Bleach and water to throw in there and drive around to wash all around in the bottom of my boat or is that bad to use?the bleach will kill any type of mold or stuff that might grow no?Any input would be great Thanks in advance.

[REELJERKS]

Please don't dump and caustic chemicals in the lake

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Cleans your bilge and leaves the sweet smell of citrus

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[Erbyjoe]

Thanks Mark.

I hope you don't really think I would do that to the lake?

[REELJERKS]

Erwin;

I was not thinking that you would. I just wanted to make sure if anyone else reads this post and cleans a bilge with bleach that they do NOT dump it in the lake. I know from reading your post that you respect our fishery.

Apology if taken the wrong way.

Mark.

[Erbyjoe]

Mark No apology needed I know what you were saying I tried to be a smart A** but I guess it came out wrong.I agree 100% with your response.Were good to go I appreciate your reply

[jimski2]

Do not use Pine Sol. It contains phenols which ruin the taste of fish if you eat them.