Four winns vista Owner's Manual page 109

Forward Lay-in
Cockpit Carpet
Helm Lay-in
Fwd Engine
Aft Engine
Carpet
Lid Lay-in
Lid Lay-in
Carpet
Carpet
Figure N9: Lay-in Carpet
C. Cleaning and Maintenance
The following information should be useful in helping you
keep your carpet looking well maintained.
Carpet made with Olefin™ fiber possesses built-in stain
and soil release for easy, less costly maintenance. Regular
vacuuming and occasional shampooing help it stay at-
tractive and serviceable.
D. Stain Removal Testing
Even the most stubborn stains can be removed from Ole-
fin fiber following the procedures outlined. A total of thirty-
four stains were selected as being representative of spills
commonly occurring on carpets. Stains were pressed
into the carpet to simulate foot pressure following a spill.
Stains were applied to a two-inch square section and al-
lowed to penetrate. Removal was performed after two
weeks. Carpets were tested for stain removal by an inde-
pendent laboratory. Stain removal was effective for all 34
stains. Results are shown in the table.
E. Stain Removal Procedures
Regular maintenance such as vacuuming, hosing or wash-
ing should be performed. Most stains and mildew are
easily removed from carpet made with Olefin fiber using
common household cleaners. Refer to Table I. Olefin™
fiber is so resistant to chemical attack that Clorox™ bleach
may be used to clean up any mildew that may result from
excessive wetness.
Vista 348 Owner’s Manual
08/01
Code for stain removal procedure (See Table 1):
“A” Apply hot water and detergent.
“B” Apply volatile dry solvent, work with bone spatula,
blot.
“C” Flush by hot water extraction.
Recommended reagents:
Carpet detergent such as Mintex™ (Hydromaster®)
or any carpet detergent suitable for hot water extrac-
tion.
• Volatile dry solvent such as Carbona™, Energene™,
or Picrin™ (Street®).
• Oily type paint remover such as nail polish remover,
Energene™ or Pyrotex™ (Street®).
• Neutral lubricant such as Streetex Spray Spotter™
(Street®) or alternate treatment with detergent and
Energene™.
N - 5 REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY
Should upholstery become severely soiled, torn, or in
some manner damaged, replacement upholstery cush-
ions are available. Larger upholstery items have sepa-
rate component parts for easier serviceability.
Depending upon the year and model of the boat, most
upholstery parts can be obtained through your Four Winns
servicing dealer within a short period of time.
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