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Routine Maintenance
• Blood, leaf residue - Sponge the area with a
clean cloth soaked in cool water. If stubborn
stains remain, use household ammonia and
rinse repeatedly with a clean, wet cloth. Do
not use hot water or soapsuds, as this will set
the stain.
• Bird excreta, nausea stains - Sponge the area
with soapy water containing diluted bleach
until the stain is removed. Rinse thoroughly
with water.
• Urine Stains – Sponge with soapy water con-
taining a small amount of household ammonia.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Surface mildew – Wash with diluted bleach
using a soft nylon brush for stubborn growth.
Rinse repeatedly with clean cold water.
The following are typical stains and cleaning
tips for interior marine vinyl:
• Dry soil, dust and dirt, dried on dirt - Remove
with a soft cloth.
nylon brush dampened with water.
• Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water
dampened soft cloth and allow to air dry.
• Stubborn dirt - Wash with a soft cloth or soft
nylon brush dampened with Ivory Soap® and
water. Rinse with clean water.
• Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with Tan-
nery Car Care Cleaner® and rub with a soft
cloth. Rinse with clean water.
• Liquid spills - Wipe immediately with a clean
absorbent cloth. Rinse with clean water.
• Food grease and oily stains - Spray immedi-
ately using either Fantastik Cleaner® or Tan-
nery Car Care Cleaner®, wiping with a soft
cloth. Take care not to extend the area of
contamination beyond its original boundary.
Rinse with clean water.
Additional Warnings for Vinyl Fabrics
• Detergents should not be used on a regular or
repeated basis for normal cleaning.
• Powdered abrasives, cleaners containing
abrasives, steel wool and industrial strength
cleaners are not recommended for vinyl.
Wash with a soft cloth or
• Any lacquer solvent will cause immediate, ir-
reparable damage to the vinyl.
• Wax should never be used on any vinyl uphol-
stery, as it will cause premature embrittlement
and cracking.
• Dilute chlorine bleach before using. Never use
at full strength.
• If flammable solvents such as alcohol, tur-
pentine or varsol are used for cleaning, then
only small quantities should be employed in a
well ventilated area. Exercise proper care by
advising any personnel in the area and keep
away from any ignition source. Always wear
protective gloves.
Marine Interior Fabrics
Spot clean only with water based shampoo or foam
upholstery cleaner. Pretest a small, inconspicu-
ous area before proceeding. Do not over wet. Do
not use solvents to spot clean. Pile fabrics may
require brushing with a nonmetallic, stiff bristle
brush to restore appearance.
NOTICE:
Water extraction or steam cleaning is not
a recommended cleaning method. Cushion
covers should not be removed and laun-
dered.
To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or
light brushing with a nonmetallic, stiff bristle brush
to remove dust and grime is recommended. When
cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled
material. Clean spot or stains from the outside to
the middle of the affected area to prevent circling.
Use a professional furniture cleaning service when
an overall soiled condition has been reached.
Marine Exterior Vinyl Upholstery with
PreFixx® Coating
Monterey Boats uses OMNOVA white, smoother and
embossed pleated vinyl material with PreFixx top
coating. All other accent embossed white and colored
vinyl requires different care and maintenance.
PreFixx Cleaning Instructions
PreFixx is engineered so that upholstery can be
cleaned again and again without showing signs
of wear. With easy cleanablility, proven stain
and abrasion resistance, PreFixx protective fin-
ish can reduce maintenance costs and frequent
reupholstery.
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