Owner`s manual

Unacceptable Upholstery Cleaners
409 (it states not for use on vinyl!)
Fantastik
Murphy’s Soap
Simple Green
DC Plus
Armorall
Top Kote Sealant
Son of a Gun
Any and all citrus-based cleaners
Roll Off
Bleach/Baking Soda
Turtle Wax/Tar Remover
APCO
Tannery
Harbor Master
Any product not listed above in the list of Acceptable Upholstery Cleaners!
Do not use any silicone-based protectants because they will extract the plasticizers, leaving the
vinyl hard and brittle. (Eventually cracking will occur.)
Certain household cleaners, powdered abrasives, steel wool, and solvent cleaners can cause dam-
age and discoloration and are not recommended. Dry cleaning fluids and lacquer solvents should
not be used as they will remove printed pattern and gloss. Do not use bleach as it will deteriorate
the thread.
Common Stains Steps 1 2 3
Chewing Gum D A
Motor Oil B
Spray Paint B
Mildew or Wet Leaves* C B A
Yellow Mustard A B C
Oil-Base Paint D B
Suntan Lotion* A B
Tar/Asphalt D B
Lipstick A B
Latex Paint A B
Crayon D B
Ketchup A B
Grease D B
Ballpoint Ink* E B A
Household Soil A B
Permanent Marker* E B C
Coffee, Tea, Chocolate B
DO NOT USE 409 CLEANER OR SILICONE-BASED PRODUCTS!!!
A = Medium-soft brush; warm soapy water/rinse/dry.
B = Vinyl finish cleaner.
C = One (1) tablespoon ammonia, one-fourth (1/4) cup of hydrogen peroxide, three-fourths (3/4
cup of water/rinse/dry.
D = Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice).
E = Denatured alcohol/rinse/dry.
*Sun tan lotion, shoe polish, wet leaves and some other products contain dyes that stain perma-
nently.
Vinyl upholstery should be covered when not in use to protect from further sun exposure, tree
debris, air pollutants and acid rain.
For storage, vinyl should be cleaned, protected, covered and stored in a dry, well-ventilated area.
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