Steam cleaning equipment on the pontoon, alongside the hull of a moored catamaran

Service 02

Cleaning & detailing

Eco steam cleaning for boats afloat, with no chemicals, on the French shore of Lake Geneva.

100% eco-friendly steam cleaning: hull, deck, stainless steel, teak, interior - without a drop of chemicals in the lake.

The problem

Lake Geneva water is beautiful but very hard: limescale marks hulls, dulls stainless steel and whitens gelcoat. And most conventional cleaning uses detergents - which end up in the lake.

Our answer

Full steam detailing, afloat, right at your berth: high-temperature steam lifts dirt, grease and limescale, disinfects naturally and uses no chemicals at all. Nothing is released into the lake. Your boat gets its shine back - and the lake never knows.

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In detail

What's included in the service.

Steam cleaning of hull, deck and superstructure - no chemicals
Natural steam disinfection: bacteria, mould, musty smells
Limescale treatment for hull & stainless steel (hard Lake Geneva water)
Gelcoat polish and protection
Teak cleaning and feeding
Upholstery, vinyl and padding - extraction cleaning and steam
Cabin interior: saloon, galley, heads
Seasonal refresh before launch

Good to know

Antifouling and work below the waterline - carried out by partner boatyards, which we can coordinate.

Packages

Three ways to hand us the keys.

Full detailing

Inside and out, with steam: the start-of-season makeover.

On quotation
Regular upkeep

Scheduled visits to keep the boat spotless all season.

On quotation
Before / after your trip

Cleaned before you arrive, or put back in order after you sail.

On quotation

Every boat is different: prices are quoted after a visit on board.

Lake Geneva limescale on hulls and stainless steel

Lake Geneva water is very hard: as it dries, it leaves white marks on the hull, the gelcoat and the stainless steel that build up season after season. High-temperature steam lifts limescale, grease and grime; the anti-limescale treatment of hull and stainless steel, followed by polishing and protecting the gelcoat, brings back the shine. Teak is cleaned, then fed.

Cleaning afloat, right at your berth

No need to move the boat: we come to you with our service boat and self-contained professional equipment on board. You do not need to provide water or power. Hull, deck, superstructure and cockpit, then the inside: saloon, galley, heads, upholstery and padding.

Antifouling and work below the waterline remain the job of our partner boatyards, which we can coordinate.

Why steam is kind to the lake

A standard wash often uses detergent, and the rinse water ends up in the harbour. Steam needs nothing but water, and very little of it compared with a pressure washer: it cleans and disinfects with heat, with no chemicals, and nothing polluting goes into the lake. Mould, bacteria and damp smells in the cabin are dealt with without harming gelcoat, stainless steel, teak, leather or fabrics.

When to book a clean

In spring, before your first sail, a full detailing makes the boat like new for the season. In summer, scheduled visits keep it spotless. Before you arrive or after a sail, a one-off clean saves you spending the weekend on it.

Cleaning combines with our boat watch and concierge services, in every harbour on the French shore.

FAQ

Everything you wanted to ask.

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Why steam cleaning rather than a conventional wash?

High-temperature steam lifts grease, limescale and mould and disinfects naturally - without any detergent. No chemicals go into the lake, and surfaces (gelcoat, stainless steel, teak, fabrics, leather) are treated gently.

Is it really eco-friendly?

Yes: no chemicals, very little water compared with a pressure washer, and nothing polluting released into Lake Geneva. A clean boat should not come at the lake’s expense.

Do you work right in the harbour?

Yes, every job is done afloat, at your berth, with our self-contained professional equipment on board our work boat. No water or power needed on your side.

Is steam suitable for the interior?

Absolutely: upholstery, carpets, leather, cabin, heads - steam cleans deep, gets rid of musty smells and sanitises without harming the materials.

How much does boat steam cleaning cost?

Every boat is different: size, condition, surfaces to treat, inside or not. The price is set on a quote after a visit on board, at your berth. The quote is clear and comes with no obligation.