How To Clean Boat Carpet — Barbasol Shaving Cream Trick

🧼 How To: Clean Boat Carpet Like a Pro

If your bass boat’s carpet looks rough after a few trips — full of blood, grease, or fish slime — here’s a cleaning method that’s budget-friendly, effective, and surprisingly simple.

Forget expensive marine cleaners.
The secret? Barbasol shaving cream.

Barbasol boat carpet cleaning — Barbasol instantly lifts stains and loosens grime.

🧴 Why Shaving Cream Works

Shaving cream contains surfactants and foaming agents designed to lift oils and residues — much like carpet shampoo, but gentler and cheaper.
It’s especially effective at removing blood, fish slime, and grease without damaging the carpet backing or glue.

💡 Only Barbasol has the right consistency for this method — “creamy,” not gel.

Barbasol Original Foam for Boat Carpet — Barbasol Original — the go-to product for carpet cleaning.

🧰 What You’ll Need

2–3 cans of Barbasol shaving cream
Scrub brush (or drill brush attachment)
Shop Vac or rented carpet extractor
Warm water & clean rags

Optional:

Spray bottle with diluted fabric softener (for after cleaning)

🌀 Step 1: Prep and Apply

Generously apply Barbasol shaving cream directly to stained areas.
Let it sit for 3–5 minutes to break down oils and dirt.

Focus on one small section at a time, especially on high-traffic areas near the console or livewell.

🪣 Step 2: Scrub It Clean

Use your scrub brush or, better yet, a drill brush attachment for faster, deeper cleaning.

Scrub Brush Drill Attachment for Boat Carpet — Drill-mounted carpet brush for deep cleaning.

Scrub the foam into the carpet in a circular motion.
You’ll see the dirt begin to lift as the foam darkens.

Barbasol foam deep cleaning bass boat carpet — Work small areas — Barbasol cuts grime fast.

💦 Step 3: Rinse Thoroughly

⚠️ Important: Gentle rinsing is key.

Avoid using full blast from a pressure washer — too much pressure can loosen the glue underneath the carpet.
Use a steady stream of warm water or a low-pressure garden nozzle instead.

Rinsing bass boat carpet after Barbasol cleaning — Rinse gently — don’t over-saturate the carpet backing.

🧽 Step 4: Vacuum & Dry

Use your shop vac to extract as much water and foam as possible.
Go over the same area multiple times — until the carpet feels only slightly damp.
Allow the boat to air dry completely in the sun.

Any leftover shaving cream can create a sticky residue later — don’t skip this step.

🌿 Step 5: Restore Carpet Texture & Scent

When the carpet is fully dry:

Mix fabric softener and water (about 1:10 ratio) in a spray bottle.
Lightly mist the carpet.
Brush against the grain using a pet brush or soft bristle broom.

This step restores the “fluff,” removes lingering odors, and helps the carpet look brand-new.

✅ Final Results

Your carpet will look fresh, smell clean, and feel soft underfoot again — without spending a fortune on professional cleaning.

“Barbasol shaving cream is my go-to for cleaning boat carpet — it’s effective, affordable, and smells good enough to fish all weekend.”
— @ksbigbass

Tight lines and clean decks!