Laminate Floor; Tile Floor (If Equipped) - Fleetwood Discovery Owner's Manual

I. Permanent Change:
Due to the nature of the
stain, there may be color
loss. The carpet has been
permanently dyed or the
carpet yarns have been
permanently damaged.
NOTE:
While the recommended
cleaning agents have
proven to be effective,
some stains may become
permanent.

Laminate Floor

Laminate flooring used
in the motorhome provides
style, durability and ease of
maintenance.
Laminate flooring is constructed
of three main material
components. The surface, similar
to many countertops, contains
aluminum oxide particles to form
an extremely hard, durable outer
layer. The carrier (core layer) is
constructed from high-density
fiberboard. A tongue and groove
design provides a tighter bond.
The backer (bottom layer) is also
made of laminate for strength.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
For everyday cleaning, vacuum
the floor to remove dirt and debris.
It is recommended to occasionally
mop the floor using a cotton string
mop and a minimal amount of
water. Use a mixture of soap-free
household cleaner (either vinegar
or ammonia work well) and water
for a more thorough cleaning.

Tile Floor (If Equipped)

Tile floors vary in porosity and
surface irregularities. Regular
maintenance is important to
keep the tile in the motorhome
looking new. Once the slideout
has been extended, keep the tile
floor clean to prevent dirt from
scratching tiles prior to retracting
the slideout.
NOTE:
Tile is ceramic and will
chip or break. Avoid
dropping heavy or sharp
objects on the tile.
NOTE:
Before using any solution
to clean the tile, check the
manufacturer's warning
label to ensure safety of
the product. If there is
any doubt, apply a small
amoutn of olution in
an inconspicuous area
to determine product
suitability.
These recommendations
have been included as
recommendations only - consult
a tile installation professional in
the event additional information
is needed or the process is not
applicable. Cementitious grout is
porous and will absorb moisture
and stain. To reduce staining of
the grout, many owners choose
to seal the grout. Quality grout
sealers provide better stain
protection. If epoxy grout is used,
it is virtually as stain proof as the
tile.
Removing stains from
cementitious grout is similar to
removing stains from clothing.
The same cleaners used on clothes
to get out a stain should also work
on grout.
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Keep in mind grout is based
primarily of cement and sand.
Sand, like glass, is unaffected
chemically by most cleaners.
Cement is not; rather it is alkaline
based and is dissolved by acids.
As baking soda and vinegar react,
so do grout and vinegar.
Accordingly, it is better to clean
grout with an alkaline cleaner
(Spic N' Span, Mr. Clean, etc.)
than an acid based cleaner. There
are also specially designed tile and
grout cleaners available at most
tile retailers.
There are also cleaners with
enzymes that attack stains similar
to enzyme pre-soaks for laundry.
The same cleaner that works on
the grout generally will work well
on the tile. In fact, since the tile is
usually easy to clean, the tile can
often be cleaned with water.
Grout can absorb soap as well
as a stains. Do not clean with oil
or wax based cleaners such as
Murphy's Oil soap, Pine Sol, etc.
These products will leave a waxy
or oily film in the grout.
Even good alkaline cleaners,
if not properly rinsed, will leave
a sticky soap film. A sticky soap
film attracts dirt.
Properly clean ceramic tile
(without any sticky soap film) will
stay clean longer as tile does not
tend to hold an electrostatic charge
which can attract some kinds of
dirt.
The best way to clean grout is
to apply the cleaner then use a
wet/dry vacuum (shop vac) to
pick up the solution. This lifts
the dirt out of the joint. Apply
rinse water and vacuum the rinse
water. Vacuuming helps remove
remaining soap film.
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