Boat Canvas & Fabric Cleaning Service
Clean and treat boat canvas, cushions, and marine fabrics
Overview
Canvas cleaning services charge $200-$800 per boat.
Cleaning 80-200 boats annually generates $60,000-$250,000 with 70-85% margins.
In 2025, boat canvas and fabrics accumulate mildew and dirt.
Services include canvas and bimini cleaning ($150-$400), cushion and upholstery cleaning ($200-$600), mildew treatment and removal ($100-$300), fabric protectant application ($100-$250), carpet and mat cleaning ($80-$200), and seasonal deep cleaning.
Successful canvas cleaners use proper marine fabric cleaners, remove mildew without damage, apply fabric protection, offer pickup and reinstallation, and restore canvas appearance.
Can work year-round.
Marketing through marinas, canvas shops, boat owners, and detailing services.
Required Skills
- Fabric Cleaning
- Mildew Removal
- Marine Fabrics Knowledge
- Cleaning Chemistry
- Equipment Operation
- Customer Service
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Low startup costs
- All boats have canvas and fabrics
- Recurring seasonal service
- Can work year-round
- Simple service to start
Cons
- Lower revenue than other services
- Mildew removal challenging
- Seasonal demand patterns
- Competition from canvas shops
- Physical work removing/installing canvas
How to Get Started
- Learn fabric and canvas cleaning
- Invest in cleaning equipment and products
- Market to boat owners and marinas
- Offer seasonal canvas cleaning
- Provide pickup and reinstallation
- Apply fabric protection treatments
- Build recurring customer base
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