Malibu Boats 21 VLX, Owner'S Manual

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• Using harsh chemicals could void the fabric warranty on your top if not
recommended by the manufacturer.
• DO NOT PUT MARINE CANVAS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD DRYER. DO NOT
DRY CLEAN BOAT CANVAS.
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upholstery
Even if you do not have or use canvas covers, read the previous material
about canvas care as there is information that is applicable to upholstery use
as well.
NOTE:
Topical cleaners must be wiped off with clean water and dried with
a clean cloth after application. If not rinsed after direct contact, the cleaner
residue on the surface can cause product failure.
The performance results shown in this
information are not guaranteed for all
upholstery products. The evaluations are
indicators after laboratory tests and may
not be indicative of field performance.
Mold and Mildew: As noted in the Canvas information above, mold
and mildew problems in the marine upholstery industry have been well-
documented. The objective of this overview is to review the causes and cures
of the unsightly and odoriferous problems, and to suggest actions to reduce
their impact on the quality of goods as perceived by the consumers.
The Cause–Micro-organisms:
The two principal causes of offensive odors
and unsightly stains and growths are bacteria and fungi, commonly called
micro-organisms. Bacteria are simple, single-celled organisms. Fungi, referred
to as mold and mildew, are significantly more complex.
A subset of fungal organisms is a type that produces colored by-products
as part of its digestive process. These by-products are recognized as stains and
are typically pink, yellow, purple or black.
All micro-organisms require a source of energy, carbon for cell structure,
nitrogen for amino acid synthesis, essential minerals and water.
Organisms causing problems in the marine, industrial, health care, hospitality
and home environments are frequently very self-sufficient in synthesizing
required bio-chemicals from the most basic molecules. Micro-organisms are
ubiquitous. They are everywhere, and thus, microbial contamination is the rule.
The total absence of microbes–sterility–is the exception.
Current Reality: To have a mildew problem, four elements are required.
In order for mildew to proliferate, spores, food, warmth and moisture are
necessary. Elimination of one of these elements would break the cycle, and
the mildew problem would be eliminated.