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SECTION 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE
cloth and a good quality wood finish cleaning
product such as Guardsman
Vinyl simulated wood (Plus-Wood) panels
may be cleaned with a mild, water based cleaner
and a soft cloth. Do not use solvents on vinyl
wood panels.
NOTE: Many cabinetry and furniture items
throughout this motor home are con-
structed either partially or completely of
real hardwoods. Because of natural vari-
ations in woodgrain density, slight dif-
ferences in stain hue may exist between
one item and another. This is the distinc-
tive character and beauty of real wood.
VINYL WALLBOARD
Decorative vinyl covered wallboards may be
cleaned with a mild solution of water and isopro-
pyl (rubbing) alcohol or a mild soap solution. Do
not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products.
TABLES AND COUNTERTOPS
Work surfaces are covered with a plastic lam-
inate that resists solvents, stains and abrasions. A
coat of furniture wax applied to these surfaces on
the counters and table will help preserve their
beauty and make cleaning easier. Always clean
the surface before applying wax.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOP
You can easily maintain the beauty of your
countertop with little effort, under most circum-
stances, using a window spray cleaner, warm
soapy water or other general purpose spray clean-
er. You can also use liquid or gel-type cleaners
containing bleach. Because the material is non-
porous, stains cannot penetrate below the surface
and will nearly always disappear using these
cleaning methods.
If a stain has dried on, allow the cleaner or
soapy water time to soften the area, after which
the stain will wipe off.
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or equivalent.
If the stain is not water-base or oil-base
material, you may need to gently remove it using
a plastic scraper (disposable plastic knife for
example) followed by normal cleaning methods
described above.
You may want to scrub the entire surface peri-
odically. Do this lightly and evenly with a mild
abrasive cleaner such as Soft-Scrub
®
or Barkeeper's Friend
Always use a cutting board rather than slicing
foods directly on your countertop. The underside
of one of your sink covers will provide an easily
accessible cutting surface. This will keep your
countertop looking its best and minimize care
efforts. (An occasional sanding with a medium
grade (120 grit) sandpaper will remove any cut
marks accumulated on the sink cover botton).
To remove cuts and scratches, use a more
aggressive cleansing powder such as Comet
®
moistened SOS
pad or green Scotch-Brite
pad. We recommend that you finish the entire
surface using the same cleansing material and
scrubbing method to maintain a uniform appear-
ance.
If you prefer a glossier look, follow up with a
good quality furniture polish such as Pledge
a liquid automotive wax (non-cleaner type).
Use trivets and 'hot pads' under hot cooking
pans. Do Not set hot pads or pans directly from
the stove or oven onto the counter. The solid sur-
face material is extremely heat resistant, but sud-
den contact by a very hot material with a cold
countertop surface could cause a crack that
would need to be repaired. Likewise, concen-
trated high heat sources in a small area, such as a
crock pot or an electric griddle may cause a
crack. We strongly recommend using a trivet
under these. Also, do not allow candles to burn
directly on the counter surface.
Avoid paint remove or oven cleaner. The solid
surface material is also resistant to most chemi-
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