Coachmen RV Aurora, General Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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Use mild soap and water with soft cloth to clean and dust regularly.
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DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scour pads or harsh solvents to clean.
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DO NOT
use acid based cleaners and polishes such as, Fantastic®, Formula 409® or lemon oil products.
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Fill scratches and nicks with a like colored putty stick. Interior wall panels are covered with either
vinyl or wood grain paper as described above. Follow the above instructions to clean both types of
wall panels. With the vinyl wall board, Fantastic® or Formula 409® can be used, but only sparingly
and applied to a soft cloth before wiping clean.
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DO NOT use harsh cleaners or alcohol.
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DO NOT scrub heavily on the soiled area as the print may fade, discolor or rub off completely.
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DO NOT use tape or adhesive backed products on simulated wood grain materials, as tearing will
occur if removal is attempted.
CEILING FABRIC
Ceiling fabric, featured on select products and models, is comprised of Polypropylene or Polyester fibers.
Because these materials are made from synthetic fibers, they clean very well with virtually no damage to the
color or construction itself. Most commercially available carpet and upholstery cleaners will do an excellent
job removing stains. From time to time, additional cleaning methods may need to be employed to remove
stubborn or difficult stains. As with any stain or contamination, a quick response is the best, especially when
performed in conjunction with the proper cleaner for the type of stain.
IMPORTANT: make sure you have selected the right cleaning agent from the list below before you begin the
cleaning process. Always check to see that the cleaner used will not cause damage to the material or fabric, by
testing on an area out of sight.
Stain Treatment
Type of Stain Cleaning Agent How to Remove
Mustard..............................dry clean solvent ..................................scrub-soak-blot dry
Ketchup* ...........................high strength detergent ......................scrub-rinse-blot dr
Coffee*...............................high strength detergent ......................scrub-rinse-blot dry
Chocolate*.........................detergent ..............................................scrub-rinse-blot dry
Tea*....................................high strength detergent .....................scrub-rinse-blot dry
Chewing Gum ...................dry clean solvent ..................................scrub-soak-blot dry
Oil ......................................high strength detergent ......................scrub-soak-blot dry
Grease ................................high strength detergent/degreaser....scrub-soak-blot dry
Tar/Asphalt .......................K-1 kerosene/thinner..........................scrub-soak-blot dry
Wax ....................................detergent ..............................................hot iron on detergent soaked towel or cloth
Rust ....................................rust remover .........................................soak-rinse-blot dry
Dirt* ...................................detergent ..............................................scrub-rinse-blot dry
Lipstick ..............................dry clean solvent ..................................soak-blot dry
Nail Polish .........................dry clean solvent ..................................soak-blot dry
Shoe Polish ........................dry clean solvent ..................................soak-blot dry
Crayon................................high strength detergent ......................scrub-rinse-blot dry
Vomit*................................high strength detergent ......................scrub-rinse-blot dry deodorize with vinegar
Urine*................................high strength detergent ......................scrub-rinse-blot dry deodorize with vinegar
Blood*................................high strength detergent ......................scrub-rinse-blot dry
Excrement* .......................high strength detergent ......................scrub-rinse-blot dry deodorize with vinegar
NOTE:
In many cases listed above, repeated steps may be required to fully extract contaminant from
material. Items listed above with (*) may also be removed through steam extraction method by a
professional cleaner or service.
Vinyl “Soft-Touch” Fabric Ceiling
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Periodically wipe vinyl ceiling material with a damp cloth to keep clean.
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Use a mild soap detergent & water solution or household cleaner (i.e. Formula 409) to clean
stubborn dirt areas. Follow with a damp cloth moistened with fresh clean water.
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