12. Maintenance and Care 191
• Use cleansing agents for PVC floors and clean water when
washing the floor. Do not place fitted carpets on a wet
PVC floor, as the fitted carpet and the PVC flooring could
become glued together.
• Never use chemical cleansing agents or steel wool, becau
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se this will damage the PVC flooring.
The following applies for furniture surfaces
• Clean the surface of wooden furniture with a damp cloth or
sponge.
• Rub dry with a dust-free cloth.
• Use mild furniture polish.
The following applies for the toilet
• Clean with a neutral liquid cleanser and a cloth that does not
scratch.
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Do not use a vinegar concentrate to clean the toilet and
the water system or to decalcify the water system. Vinegar
concentrate can damage gaskets or parts of the system.
Do not pour any corrosive substances down the drains.
Do not pour boiling water down the drains. Corrosive
substances and boiling water damage drain pipes and
syphons.
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The rubber seals of the toilet should be cleaned regularly
with plain water and a lubricant for seals (not Vaseline or
any other vegetable fats) should be applied. Applying this
regularly to the washer of the valve and other seals in the
toilet will ensure that they stay flexible and function longer.
The following applies for the sink and the cooker
• Clean metal surfaces with normal household cleaners or
special stainless-steel cleansing agents.
The following applies for the fresh water tank
Cleaning the fresh water tank
• After emptying the water from the fresh water tank, use a
cloth to remove the remaining liquid that has collected in
the groove.
Fresh water tank