Clean Swipe
The old, tired chamois served its purpose honorably for a couple of years, but when it came time to replace it, an upgrade was in order.
July 1, 2002
The old, tired chamois served its purpose honorably for a couple of years, but when it came time to replace it, an upgrade was in order. Enter The Absorber, made by Emgee/CleanTools Co., a terrific synthetic boat-drying cloth that works faster and holds more water than a chamois. You just leave it (damp) in its original plastic tube, and it's always ready to go to work cutting your wash-down time significantly. Just unroll The Absorber, give it a quick rinse with water and the soft cloth gives you a dry deck in a flash. The PVA-based cloth, which resists oil, grease and solvents, can be quickly refreshed with a little dishwashing soap or ammonia. It comes in two sizes: 17 inches by 13 inches ($10.95) and 27 inches by 17 inches ($15.95). Several color choices are available. You'll never take The Absorber off your boat. - Steve Rosenberg
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