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SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
If rubber door seals should become sticky,
making the door hard to open, apply a rubber pro-
tectant such as 303
TM
, Armor-All
TM
, Son-of-a-
Gun
TM
, etc.
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
life of carpet and fabrics.
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 ar-
eas. For best results, fabric cleaning should be re-
ferred 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 im-
possible to remove completely and should re-
ceive immediate attention. Consult a professional
carpet and upholstery cleaner for assistance.
Vinyl Fabrics
Vinyl should be cleaned with a soft, damp
cloth, and a mild detergent only. Do not use sol-
vents. Solvents may damage the surface of the
vinyl.
Ultraleather HP
TM
Leather-Look Upholstery
(Optional)
The optional leather look seating is uphol-
stered with Ultraleather HP
TM
synthetic leather
fabric material. This new material has the luxuri-
ous look and feel of the finest European calfskin,
yet has the durability and resistance to soils and
stains of vinyl fabrics. It is also tougher than real
calfskin and has superior resistence to punctures,
snags and tears.
For most soils and stains the fabric manufac-
turer recommends spot treatment with a solution
of water and Tide
TM
brand laundry detergent or
equivalent. More stubborn stains may be treated
with a water-based multipurpose cleaner/
degreaser such as Simple Green
TM
or equivalent.
Solvent cleaners such as nail polish remover or
other aromatic solvents are not recommended.
Care Instructions
Spot clean with mild soap and water.
Air dry, or dry quickly with hair dryer on warm
setting.
For stubborn stains, use mild solvent.
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
