General Information And Cleaning; General Information And Cleaning; Ultra Leather; Aluminum Interior Skin - Airstream Interstate 24X 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�

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.
PERMABLOK3 by Spradling
®
PermaBlok3 is a vinyl protective coating that's
®
engineered to create a tough, effective barrier against
the three biggest problems: germs, abrasion, and
stains� You can not see it or feel it, yet the protection
it offers results in extended performance and lasting
beauty with minimum care� Most stains can be
removed with a damp cloth and cleaned with a 1:1 mix
of Ivory soap and water� A 1:1 mix of ammonia and
®
water, or a 1:4 mix of bleach and water can be used
for more stubborn stains� Only if needed a 1:1 mix of
isopropyl alcohol and water can be used� Use only a
soft cotton cloth and rub the stain in a circular motion�
Rinse thoroughly with clean water and pat dry�

Aluminum Interior Skin

The metal interior skin 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� A good grade
of nonabrasive automotive paste or liquid wax once a
year will increase the life of the finish.
2022 Interstate 24X
CAUTION
Abrasive polishes or cleaning solvents such as
automatic dishwasher or acid etch cleaners are
too strong and should never be used. NEVER rub
with excessive pressure on the coating. Even the
softest rag will damage the coating if excessive
pressure is applied.

Vinyl Flooring

Use a soft broom to sweep the floor. A vacuum cleaner
may damage the flooring, especially the type that use
beater bars� In most cases, a clean damp cloth or mop
will suffice to clean dirty flooring. When necessary, a
solution of mild detergent or domestic floor cleaning
emulsion can be used to clean the flooring. Do not use
a wire brush or nylon scouring pads, furniture polish,
spirit-based polish, powder or liquid abrasive cleaners,
bleach or other strong detergents� Scuffs, dirt, and
spillages should be cleaned up as soon as possible�
Rubber backing on doormats may result in yellow
discoloration of the floor immediately beneath. Choose
a natural fiber mat. Mats provided by Airstream are
intended for use outside of the touring coach� Rubber
feet on furniture may cause staining� Remove them
altogether or place coasters or felt pads between them
and the floor.

Protecting Your Floor From Physical Damage

For spirit-based products such as shoe polish,
solvents, hair dye, and permanent marker pens, wipe
up spots and marks as quickly as possible� This also
applies to mustard and strongly colored foodstuffs�
Corrosive substances such as acid and alkaline
solutions can damage the surface of the floor. Clean up
any spills quickly and carefully avoiding direct contact
with the substance� Wear protective clothing such
as gloves when doing so� Bitumen/tar from freshly
resurfaced or melted roads and pathways, and some
inexpensive rubber shoe and slipper soles can cause
stains� The above materials are likely to cause damage
but are not considered restrictive�

Privacy Sun Shades

Privacy shades are provided for the front windshield
and driver/passenger cab windows� The shades have
magnets sewn into them that attach to the van�
Light brushing with an upholstery brush or gentle use
of a vacuum cleaner will suffice in most situations. For
heavy soiled conditions dry clean only� Washing the
shades may void the warranty�
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