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Routine Maintenance
The following are typical stains and cleaning
tips for interior marine vinyl:
• Dry soil, dust and dirt, dried on dirt - Remove
with a soft cloth. Wash with a soft cloth or
nylon brush dampened with water.
• Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water
dampened soft cloth and allow to air dry.
• Stubborn dirt - Wash with a soft cloth or soft
nylon brush dampened with Ivory Soap
®
and
water. Rinse with clean water.
• Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with Tan-
nery Car Care Cleaner
®
and rub with a soft
cloth. Rinse with clean water.
• Liquid spills - Wipe immediately with a clean
absorbent cloth. Rinse with clean water.
• Food grease and oily stains - Spray immedi-
ately using either Fantastik Cleaner
®
or Tan-
nery Car Care Cleaner
®
, wiping with a soft
cloth. Take care not to extend the area of
contamination beyond its original boundary.
Rinse with clean water.
Additional Warnings for Vinyl Fabrics:
• Detergents should not be used on a regular or
repeated basis for normal cleaning.
• Powdered abrasives, cleaners containing
abrasives, steel wool and industrial strength
cleaners are not recommended for vinyl.
• Any lacquer solvent will cause immediate, ir-
reparable damage to the vinyl.
• Wax should never be used on any vinyl uphol-
stery, as it will cause premature embrittlement
and cracking.
• Dilute chlorine bleach before using. Never use
at full strength.
• If ammable solvents such as alcohol, tur-
pentine or varsol are used for cleaning, then
only small quantities should be employed in a
well ventilated area. Exercise proper care by
advising any personnel in the area and keep
away from any ignition source. Always wear
protective gloves.
Marine Interior Fabrics
Spot clean only with water based shampoo or foam
upholstery cleaner. Pretest a small, inconspicu-
ous area before proceeding. Do not over wet. Do
not use solvents to spot clean. Pile fabrics may
require brushing with a nonmetallic, sti bristle
brush to restore appearance.
Notice:
Water extraction or steam cleaning is not
a recommended cleaning method. Cushion
covers should not be removed and laun-
dered.
To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or
light brushing with a nonmetallic, sti bristle brush
to remove dust and grime is recommended. When
cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled
material. Clean spot or stains from the outside to
the middle of the aected area to prevent circling.
Use a professional furniture cleaning service when
an overall soiled condition has been reached.
Care and Cleaning Instructions For NBT™
Nano Block Technology Topcoat Vinyl Only
Step 1 - Most common everyday light soiling can
be easily removed by using a solution of 10%
liquid household dish soap and 90% warm water,
applied with a clean dampened cloth. Rinse with
a clean cloth dampened with water and allow to
dry. Moderate scrubbing with a soft bristle brush
will help loosen dirt and grime embedded in the
grain of the vinyl.
Step 2 - For more stubborn stains and heavy soil-
ing, dampen a soft white cloth with NBT V-Clean
®
or a mild detergent. Rub gently and rinse with a
clean cloth and water.
Step 3 - For the most dicult stains including ball
point pens, Sharpie, and blue jean dye, use NBT-
Clean wipes or a solution of 70% alcohol and 30%
water applied to a clean white cloth. Rub gently
and rinse with a clean cloth and water.
Step 4 - For surface mildew, if none of the above
solutions provide the desired results, clean with a
solution of 20% household bleach and 80% water.
Rinse with a clean cloth and water.
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