| Cover | May 19, 2022 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 0-11102 |
| Entity Registrant Name | OCEAN BIO CHEM INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000350737 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-1564329 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4041 S.W. 47 Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Lauderdale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33314 |
| City Area Code | (954) |
| Local Phone Number | 587-6280 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | OBCI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
