Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 353

CARPET-COCKPIT
Regal cockpit carpets feature an aqua tread backing which
permits the carpet to weep moisture and still retain stead-
fast non-slip characteristics. Also, this backing permits
the cockpit carpet to lay fl at on the fi berglass deck surface
without buckling.
Also, your cockpit carpet is produced with 100% ultravio-
let resistant fi bers. The carpet boasts a special blend of
resilient fi bers to withstand traffi c and retain its beauty.
Cockpit carpet is designed to take a lot of abuse from the
sun and sea but it periodically needs to be cleaned which
is a different procedure from household types.
To clean cockpit carpet follow these steps:
1. Scrub the soiled areas with a stiff nylon or soft bristle
brush to loosen the dirt and grime.
2. Vacuum the carpet thoroughly using a wet-dry type of
cleaner.
3. Pour one cup white vinegar into a 1-quart spray bottle;
fi ll with water.
4. Spray the soiled areas with the vinegar solution until
saturated; let stand 15 minutes.
5. Brush the soiled areas once more; the dirt and grime
will be released from the carpet fi bers.
6. Rinse the carpet, with a garden hose at low pressure.
7. Remove any remaining water with a wet-dry vacuum.
Allow the carpet to dry completely.
8. Fluff up the clean, dry carpet with the brush or a car-
pet rake. If applicable, apply vaseline to the snaps.
Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
Stain Removal
Olefi n fi ber used in the cockpit carpet is very resistant to
stain. However, when a stain does occur, follow the stain
removal chart on the following page. Remember, remove
a stain as soon as possible, as this enhances the ability to
remove it.
Most stains should easily be removed from olefi n fi bers.
If the stain persists, the cleaning procedure should be
repeated to ensure stain removal. Again, the sooner the
stain removal process is started, the easier the stain will
be to remove.
Under no circumstances should any solvents normally
associated with the dry cleaning of apparel (perchloro-
ethylene, carbon tetrachloride, etc,) be utilized, as perma-
nent damage to the fi ber will result.
Cockpit Carpet Stain Removal Chart
Miscellaneous Stains
Coffee, Tea, Coke,
Fruit Juice, Ice Cream,
Motor Oil, Egg,
Grease, Catsup, Choc-
olate, Milk, Rust, Latex
Paint, Water Colors,
Berry Stains, Blood,
Salad Dressing, Furni-
ture Polish, Clay, Wine,
Dye, Mayonnaise, Fish
Formula or Urine
Chewing Gum, Cray-
on, Ink, Wax, Lipstick,
Tar, Polish, Oil Paint
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To store cockpit carpet, roll it tightly.
This will keep the carpet from developing
wrinkles which result from folding the
carpet.
Persistant Stains
Removal Process
Apply warm water and
household detergent
in minimal amounts
to the stained area.
Sponge or scrape
the stain until it is
removed. Then wash
thoroughly with clean
water.
Removal Process
Apply warm water and
household detergent.
Work mixture well into
the stained area, and
then fl ush with warm
water.