Boat Teak Cleaning & Restoration - Fort Lauderdale
Two-part teak cleaning, brightening, and sealing to bring gray, weathered decks back to warm honey tones. Fully mobile in Fort Lauderdale — we come to your slip, private dock, or storage yard along the New River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Las Olas canal system.
Why Fort Lauderdale boats need this.
Fort Lauderdale boats sit in brackish canal water with constant sun exposure and heavy dock traffic, so salt film, waterline staining, and gelcoat oxidation build up faster than almost anywhere else in Florida.
Teak that's been baked by South Florida sun turns silver-gray, opens grain, and traps dirt in ways a regular wash can't reach. A proper teak treatment uses a two-part chemical system — an alkaline cleaner to lift dirt and old finish, followed by an acidic brightener to neutralize the wood and restore its natural golden tone.
We run teak cleaning & restoration throughout Fort Lauderdale — The Yachting Capital of the World — hundreds of miles of canals, and boats that live in the water year-round. Our crew arrives fully self-contained with power, water, and marine-grade products, so nothing is asked of your marina or dock.
Marinas & docks we service.
- Bahia Mar Yachting Center
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina
- Las Olas Marina
- Lauderdale Marine Center
Don't see your marina? We cover all of Broward County and the rest of South Florida.
Every Fort Lauderdale visit.
- Full mask-off of gelcoat and hardware
- Two-part teak cleaner + brightener application
- Soft cross-grain scrubbing and neutralization
- Thorough rinse and controlled runoff
- Optional teak sealer or oil finish (add-on)
- Post-service walk-through and care plan
How a Fort Lauderdale teak cleaning job runs.
Protect
Mask surrounding gelcoat, metal, and painted surfaces from chemicals.
Clean
Apply Part 1 alkaline cleaner and lift grime with soft cross-grain pads.
Brighten
Neutralize with Part 2 acidic brightener to restore warm color.
Seal
Optionally apply marine teak oil or semi-permanent sealer.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs
Will this thin out my teak?
No. We use chemistry-first cleaning with soft brushes, not sandpaper — so wood loss is minimal compared to aggressive sanding methods.
Sealer or oil — which lasts longer?
Modern marine sealers hold color for 6–12+ months in South Florida sun. Traditional oil looks great but needs re-application every 6–8 weeks.
How often should teak be treated?
Most boats do great with a full cleaner/brightener once or twice a year, with light maintenance washes in between.
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