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SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
INTERIOR
UPHOLSTERY, CARPETING AND
DRAPERIES
We recommend a weekly routine of vacuum-
ing all fabrics and carpet throughout the motor
home to prevent an accumulation of dirt which
can detract from the appearance and shorten the
lift of carpet and fabrics.
Carpet Care & Cleaning
See the carpet manufacturer’s Carpet Care
Guide in your Motor Home Operations manual
binder. It includes detailed information on clean-
ing soils and removing stains from the fine car-
pet in your coach.
Upholstery
Some fabrics used in this motor home may
contain fire retardant and lightfastness additives
which can be damaged by use of improper clean-
ing products. Some water-based household
cleaning products are not formulated for use on
fabrics and may cause excessive shrinkage or
fading. Always test any cleaning product on a
hidden area of fabric before using on visible
areas. For best results, fabric cleaning should be
referred to a professional carpet and upholstery
cleaner.
NOTE: To minimize fading of upholstery, car-
pets and other interior fabrics caused by
excessive sunlight, the drapes, blinds or
shades should be closed when the motor
home is parked for an extended period of
time.
Spots and Stains
Spots or stains should be treated as soon as
possible before they “set in” to avoid permanent
damage. Always start from the outside of a spot
or stain and work inward to avoid spreading it.
Use a clean cloth or sponge and turn frequently to
an unused area of the cloth or sponge as you
clean.
Some stains or soils, such as lipstick, ink,
grease or mustard, are extremely difficult or
impossible to remove completely and should
receive immediate attention. Consult a profes-
sional carpet and upholstery cleaner for
assistance.
Vinyl
Vinyl should be cleaned with a soft, damp
cloth, and a mild detergent only. Do not use
solvents. Solvents may damage the surface of the
vinyl.
Draperies, Curtains and Bedspreads
These items may be woven from a variety of
fabrics. We recommend that these be profession-
ally dry cleaned only. A five percent shrinkage
may occur when you have these items dry
cleaned.
Care of Ceiling Fabric
While using your coach, your ceiling fabric
may become soiled and require spot cleaning
from time to time. The following information is
provided as a guideline for care and cleaning of
ceiling fabrics used in your coach. These materi-
als are made from polypropylene or polyester
synthetic fibers, so they clean very well with vir-
tually no damage to the color or fabric itself.
Most commercially available carpet and up-
holstery cleaners will do an excellent job remov-
ing stains. From time to time, additional cleaning
methods may need to be used to remove stubborn
or difficult stains.
General Stains
As with any stain or contamination, the quick
response is the best, especially when done in con-
junction with the proper cleaner for the type of
stain.
When cleaning upholstery and fab-
ric, do not use lacquer thinner, nail
polish remover, laundry soaps, or
bleach. Never use carbon tetrachlo-
ride, gasoline, or naptha for any
cleaning purpose. These materials
may cause damage to the material
being cleaned and most are highly
flammable.
WARNING