You can bring your tarpaulin to us during our opening hours and we will ensure that the tarpaulin can be picked up fresh and clean after a few weeks.

If a repair is needed, we can repair it in our own sail making workshop

With our handy price list you can see exactly what it costs, which is great!

1. Extension of lifespan. Dirt, algae and moss can accumulate on the surface and lead to discoloration and deterioration of the sail. This contamination is removed by having your tarpaulin cleaned regularly. With an impregnation treatment we apply a protective layer to the cloth, so that new contamination has less chance.

2. Protection against water, moisture and UV radiation. By having your tarpaulin impregnated, it is protected against external influences such as water, moisture and UV radiation. This helps to strengthen the material of your tarpaulin and extend its lifespan.

3. Reduction of discoloration. Regular cleaning of your cover can help prevent discoloration, so your boat always looks neat.

4. Easier to keep clean. By impregnating the tarpaulin, dirt is less likely to be attracted and the tarpaulin is easier to keep clean.

5. Improvement of hygiene. By regularly cleaning the tarpaulin, life on board becomes more hygienic. This is especially important when living on the boat often (with food or drinks).

Step 1: Pre-cleaning

We rinse your tarpaulin in our car wash under reduced pressure to remove all surface dirt.

Step 2: Soak

We then place your tarpaulin in a soaking bath for 10 to 15 hours with a cleaning agent specially developed by ZONklare. The temperature in the bath is a maximum of 20°C, making the soaking process 100% shrink-free.

Step 3: Rinse

We then spray your tarpaulin again under reduced pressure. With this action we remove all loosened dirt.

Step 4: Special soap treatment

After the soaking process, all normal dirt has been removed. Only stubborn dirt residues such as rust deposits, petrol or oil stains and mold require extra attention. We remove this last contamination with a special atomization process in which we brush your tarpaulin with special soap products.

Step 5: Rinse

The tarpaulin is now completely clean, we briefly immerse it in a bath with a special agent that removes all previously used agents neutralizes. We will now hang your tarp out to dry.

Step 6: Impregnation and drying

After your tarpaulin has dried properly, it goes to the coating location via a smart transport system. Here we impregnate your tarpaulin with a special hydrophobic coating. We have had this coating developed to enhance water-repellent properties without harming the environment. The aim is to limit the moisture content in the cloth as much as possible and to prevent or limit mold growth as much as possible. This dirt- and water-repellent coating provides optimal protection against, among other things: algae, green deposits, (rain) water, fungi, weather stains, UV radiation (more colorfast), atmospheric dirt, salt water and spider droppings. The coating protects the cloth and extends its lifespan. Of course, your sail is 100% waterproof again after impregnation.

Step 7: Polishing and an optional check-up

When your tarpaulin is dry, we polish any plastic windows by hand. Our Window Spray contains protection for the plasticizers in the window film. Even the finest scratches disappear after polishing. After polishing we assess the cleaning result. If repair is not necessary or desired, we proceed to step 8. If a repair is desired, this can be done in our own sail maker.

Step 8: Packaging and Returns

We pack your boat tent and prepare it for shipment. After arriving at Bateau Bootservice you will receive an email and you can pick up your order during opening hours .

In general, we can remove this stubborn contamination very well. If the object contains so many rust or oil stains, it is possible that minimal traces will still be visible because the fabric itself has already been affected.