How to 'Check Clean Dry' when you move
Follow these steps when you move between lakes and rivers.
Check – for what is visible
Remove any plant matter, mud or visible clams from your gear and leave it at the river or lake bank, or put it in the rubbish.
Drain all river or lake water from your boat and gear.
Clean – for what is not visible
Blast your gear and craft with tap water onto grass, not into a stormwater system or drain.
For absorbent materials, use one of these treatments and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions if needed:
- Soak in hot tap water (50°C to 55°C) for at least 5 minutes, or
- Soak in 5% bleach solution (5-litre mix = 250ml bleach in 4.75 litres water) for an hour, or
- Freeze till solid (overnight), or
- Soak in salt solution at 100ppt (parts per thousand) (5-litre mix = 500g salt in 5 litres warm water) for 4 hours.
For a full list of approved treatments, including options for situations where none of the above is suitable, refer to Treatment options
