Interior Care; Cockpit; Fabrics; General Care & Cleaning - Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008 Owner's Manual

INTERIOR CARE

Cockpit

The cockpit area dashboard is a molded-
fi berglass, vinyl-wrapped pod. The instrument
panel is comprised of various gauges and switches.
The dashboard and instrument panel each have
different cleaning requirements. Clean the vinyl
wrapped dash pod following the instructions
under Vinyl Care in this section. In the event a
blemish or small cut occurs in the vinyl, contact a
professional upholstery repair service.
Clean the plastic or Plexiglas
panels using a cloth dampened in a mild soap
and water solution. Dry using a separate cotton
cloth. Plastic polish products that will help to
brighten the appearance of plastic or Plexiglas
instrument panels are Novus Plastic Care
three-part system; Meguires ® and Johnson Paste
Wax ® , which will require extensive buffi ng and
rubbing.
Glass lens gauges can be cleaned using glass
cleaner. Spray cleaner on the cloth, not directly
onto the lens, to prevent over spray or runoff.
CAUTION:
DO NOT allow glass cleaners to come
in contact with plastic surfaces. Glass
cleaning products can damage plastic
by dulling the finish or causing it to
become brittle.
TIP:
To determine if the lens is glass or
plastic, tap the lens with a fingernail.
Plastic lens will have a dull hollow
sound whereas glass will have a clear
ping sound.

FABRICS

General Care & Cleaning
Special care needs to be taken when the
motorhome is exposed to a very humid climate
for an extended period of time. Protect the fabric
from any unnecessary exposure to moisture.
Cover all upholstery and make sure window
coverings are down to protect fabrics from sun
damage. Frequently used items require more
attention than those items not regularly used.
If a spill occurs, blot the moisture as quickly
as possible. DO NOT use soap and hot water
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as this may set a stain. Clean the spot as soon
as possible.
Cleaning Upholstery Fabrics:
Water-based cleaners are not
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recommended.
If a spill does occur, blot the soiled area.
DO NOT rub it.
Some solvents may have an adverse
reaction on a specifi c backing of
the upholstery fabric and are not
recommended.
To prevent overall soiling, frequently
vacuum or lightly brush to remove dust
and grime.
Clean spots using a mild water-free
solvent or dry cleaning product.
Clean only in a well ventilated area and
avoid any product containing carbon
tetrachloride or other toxic materials.
Use a professional furniture cleaning
service for overall cleaning.
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Vinyl

Several areas of the motorhome, such as the
dash, ceiling and items of furniture, may be
covered in vinyl. The care and cleaning of these
areas are as follows:
Normal Cleaning:
Most common stains can be cleaned using
warm soapy water and a clear water rinse.
Moderate scrubbing with a medium bristle brush
will help to loosen soil from the depression
of embossed surfaces. For stubborn stains use
the following commercially available mild
detergents in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions: Mr. Clean ® or Fantastik
Full strength rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits
may be tried cautiously as a last resort on very
stubborn stains if the above suggestions do
not work. Indiscriminate use of any solvent, or
solvent containing cleaner, can severely damage
or discolor the vinyl. Stains may become
permanent if they are not immediately removed.
NOTE:
Detergents should never be used on a
regular or repeated basis for normal
cleaning.
CAUTION:
Powdered cleaners containing abrasives,
steel wool and industrial strength
cleaners are not recommended for vinyl.
Bird Excreta & Vomit Stains:
Sponge the area with soapy water
containing a diluted bleach until the
stain is removed. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
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