General Information And Cleaning; Interior; Upholstery; Ultra Leather - Airstream 2017 Interstate Owner's Manual

General Information and Cleaning

The interior of each Airstream Touring Coach has been
designed for comfort, convenience, durability, and
appearance� How you use it and how you take care
of it, naturally, depends on you� However, if you learn
to operate the interior components and take care of
them and the touring coach properly, this knowledge
will add to your pleasure, as well as the long life of your
touring coach� All material should be professionally dry
cleaned to remove any overall soiled condition�

Upholstery

To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light
brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended�
Spot clean by sponging briskly with a solution of
natural soap in lukewarm water� Rinse thoroughly
with clean water to remove soap and let air dry� For
stubborn stains, use fabric spot remover� Follow the
directions on the container� To clean mildew stains,
prepare a mild solution of one cup bleach and two
capfuls of natural soap per gallon of water� Spray on
entire area and allow to soak in� Sponge thoroughly
with clean water and air dray� Use a professional
furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled
condition has been reached�

Ultra Leather

Spot clean regularly with mild soap and water� For
stubborn stains, wipe with isopropyl (rubbing alcohol)
as soon as possible� Sanitize using a disinfectant such
as a 5:1 water/bleach solution� Air dry or dry quickly
with a hair dryer on warm setting�
NOTE
Never remove cushion covers for separate
dry cleaning or washing. Any tumble cleaning
method can destroy the backing, and/or shrink or
otherwise damage upholstery fabric.

Impala Suede

Any excessive spills should be blotted up quickly after
the spill occurs� Using a clean cloth or paper towel,
wipe gently� Do not soak fabric with the cleaning
solution� Use wet wipes or a cloth dampened with
water� Gently wipe the affected area� For more
stubborn stains a solution of 95 percent water and
5 percent dish soap can be used� More persistent
stains may take a second treatment after allowing the
fabric to dry or a solution of Ninety-one percent Isopryl
Alcohol� This product is extremely durable with special
stain-resistant materials for easy soap and water
clean-up�
2017 Interstate
Keep your furniture and family safe from fires
caused by careless smoking. Do not smoke when
drowsy. Remove immediately any glowing ash
or a lighted cigarette that falls onto furniture.
Smoldering smoking material can cause
upholstered furniture fires.

Aluminum Interior Roof Skin

The metal interior skin on the ceiling is coated with
a baked-on acrylic coating� Use soft rags or wash
mitts always moving lengthwise with the grain of the
aluminum� NEVER rub hard on the coating� Oil, grease,
dust, and dirt may be removed by washing with a 5
percent solution of commonly used commercial and
industrial multi-purpose detergent in water� Cleaning
should be followed by a thorough clean water rinse�
Drying the metal with a chamois or a soft cloth may
prevent spots and streaks� When washing or waxing
the metal, always wipe "with" the grain of the metal�
After cleaning and drying, a good grade of nonabrasive
automotive paste or liquid wax once a year will
increase the life of the finish and help remove minor
scratches and abrasions� It will also protect the metal
from minor scratches and make subsequent cleaning
easier�
If a substance is found on the coating that cannot be
removed by normal washing procedures, Airstream
recommends using DX 330 Acryli-Clean made by PPG
Industries� Follow all directions and Warnings on the
product container� Acryli-Clean should be used by
trained personnel only, using the proper equipment
under controlled conditions� Use the Acryli-Clean as
sparingly as possible to remove oil or grease� Rinse
with cool water immediately after use�
CAUTION
Abrasive polishes or cleaning solvents such as
automatic dishwasher or acid etch cleaners are
too strong and should never be used. Rinse all
grit from surface prior to washing. Use soft rags
always moving lengthwise with the unit. NEVER
rub with excessive pressure on the coating. Even
the softest rag will damage the coating if excessive
pressure is applied.

Interior

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