Regal 42 Fly-Grande Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
FLOORS-HARD WOOD
Your Regal yacht may have engineered hardwood fl oors
highlighting the interior. Your fl ooring was chosen
because of its beauty, durability and care-free main-
tenance. Types used include birch and classic walnut
among others.
Here are some do’s and don’ts to follow in keeping your
yacht fl ooring like new:
First, do remember that if you have been cleaning resi-
dential fl oors with vinegar and water, oil soap, furni-
ture polish or window cleaner, you may be ruining
your costly investment. Th ese cleaners are a big no with
hardwood fl oors.
Excessive wet mopping with water and vinegar can
cause wood to expand, possibly permanently damaging
the fl oor in addition to dulling the fi nish. Other clean-
ers that have silicone, wax or oil soaps can leave a resi-
due on the fi nish and may cause the fl oor to be slippery
which is what you do not need with a boat.
One residue-free, proven hardwood fl oor cleaner for-
mulated specifi cally for polyurethane-fi nished hard-
wood fl oors is BonaKemi’s Swedish Formula® Hard-
wood Floor Cleaner. Th
is environmentally friendly,
non-toxic, ph-neutral cleaner eff ectively cleans dirt,
grease and sticky spills without leaving any dulling resi-
due. Apply per container directions.
Preventative care of your fl oors is also exteremely im-
portant for keeping hardwood fl oors looking like new.
Vacuuming or sweeping fl oors regularly, promptly re-
moving spills, and placing mats at cabin door and cabin
stairway landing can be eff ective in trapping damaging
sand and dirt particles before they can damage the fl oor.
Avoid walking on fl oors with high heel shoes. Walking
or tennis shoes with soft soles are better and safer to
help prevent falls while on the vessel. Th
e harder heels
especially black ones tend to leave scuff marks on the
fl oor surface. It is a good idea to keep the nails of pets
trimmed, too.
Note: Use a soft application pad inserted in a long han-
dle to apply product. Rinse oft en in a clean bucket with
warm water which are available at most “box” stores.
Typical Engineered Hardwood Floor