Approved Cleaners for Malibu Upholstery (Except Cool Tech*)
• 303 Fabric/Vinyl Cleaner
• All Purpose Vinyl Cleaner
• Babe’s Boat Care Wash
• Coverage Plus Germicidal Wipes
• Fantastik Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner-heavy Duty
• Formula 409 Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner
• Iosso Marine Products Mold & Mildew Stain Remover (in dilution of 1 scoop [1/2 oz] per quart of water)
Above are all recommended for use, ONLY if diluted per the manufacturer’s instructions.
* If your boat is equipped with Cool-Tech Upholstery, then the ONLY approved is cleaning product is water with mild dish detergent.
Do not use any product not listed herein.
COMMON STAINS AND STEP TO TREAT
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
General Care
A
B
Dirt Buildup
A
B
Ballpoint ink*
B
A
Chewing gum
B
A
Coffee, tea, chocolate
B
A
Grease
C
B
A
Household soil
A
B
Ketchup
A
B
Latex paint
A
B
Lipstick
C
A
B
Mildew or wet leaves*
B
A
Motor oil
C
B
A
Oil-based paint
C
B
A
Permanent marker*
B
A
Spray paint
B
A
Suntan lotion*
A
B
Tar/asphalt
C
B
A
Yellow mustard
A
B
A: Medium-soft brush, warm, soapy water, rinse/dry
B: 303 Fabric and Vinyl Cleaner rinse/dry
C: Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
After all cleaning methods, rinse well with clear, warm water.
* Suntan lotion, tree pollen, wet leaves, and some other materials, including waxes, can contain dyes that stain permanently. These stains
are not covered by warranty.
* No warranties or claims are hereby made that the cleaning methods will completely remove the stains and return the material to its
original state.
* Attempting to clean Malibu upholstery with any unapproved product may void the warranty and permanently damage the material.
Failure to properly clean and maintain the upholstery will also void the warranty.
If contaminated dirt carried by rainwater gets inside the cushion,
the biological growth cycle can begin. It is quite common for soil
organisms growing in the foam cushion to produce colored by-
products, the most notable of which is a pink compound.
This dye is soluble in plasticizer (an ingredient in flexible PVC)
and will diffuse and migrate to the vinyl surface. Even though the
vinyl compound is adequately protected against mildew growth,
pink staining can occur if contact is made with components of a
seat which support mildew growth. This stain cannot be removed by
washing. In any case, the owner’s perception of the boat’s quality has
been seriously affected.
The Solutions
As in most complex problems, there are a variety of actions
once can take to prevent microbial problems. These actions must be
directed to the components of the product and the total construction.
Working together, they will assure the highest probability of
success in eliminating quality problems associated with mildew
contamination. The solution consists of four components:
• Keep seats clean.
• Remove or kill any surface growth.
• Use materials that are treated to inhibit fungal growths.
• Keep surfaces covered, if possible, when not in use.
136—Care and Maintenance
