CARE
AND
MAINTENANCE
INTERIOR CLEANING
Draperies, Cushions and Upholstery Fabrics
The
furniture and
decor
of
your
motor
home
use mat-
erials and .fabrics,
often
synthetics, which require only
the
simplest care. Before using a cleaning
product
on
fabrics, always check
the
labels
to
identify
the
materials,
then
use
the
products
recommended
for
that
material.
If
the
labels
do
not
specify otherwise, drapes
and
cover
fabrics
must
be
dry
cleaned. Vinyl fabrics may
be
clean-
ed using a mild
detergent
and
a
damp
sponge
or
cloth.
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Wall
Paneling
The
paneling and
the
ceiling
of
your
motor
home
may be
any
of
several finishes
and
textures. Never use strong
detergents
or
abrasive cleaners
on
walls
or
ceilings. Most
surfaces will clean
with
a
soft
cloth
which has been dam-
pened with mild liquid
detergent
in warm
water;
avoid
the
use
of
large
amounts
of
water. Many panel suppliers
suggest
that
one
of
the
aerosol products designed for
cleaning and perserving
wood
surfaces may
be
excellent
for walls if used in accordance with
manufacturer's
in-
structions.
Carpeting
Use
any
approved cleaning
product
or
procedure
which
is
recommended for cleaning carpets.
Fixtures
Sinks, baths, showers
or
other
fiberglass fixtures should
be cleaned
only
with
warm
water and mild
detergent
or
special cleaners - harsh abrasives may scratch
or
discolor
the
surface, causing
it
to
have
to
be refinished
or
replac-
ed. It is recommended
that
NO
ammonia
or
any
clean-
er with
ammonia
in it,
be
used
on
fiberglass. Should a
fiberglass surface
become
chipped
or
scratched,
it
can be
often
reparied successfully by
your
local serviceman.
Minor repairs can
often
be·done
by
home owners them-
selves using repair kits available in a variety
of
colors and
finishes
at
most
hardware
or
paint
stores.
Windows
Moving parts
of
windows
and
latches should be
kept
ad-
justed and maintained.
It
is
advisable
to
lubricate
the
windows with a light oil
or
powdered graphite
at
least
once a year.
The
screws holding
the
windows in place
should be checked
and
tightened
periodically and
the
weather sealant
checked
for
voids. Screens may be
cleaned by gently wiping
with
a
damp
cloth
or
soft
flat
brush designed for
the
purpose.
Locksets and Latches
Annual lubrication
of
locksets and latches
is
recom-
mended
to
ensure trouble-free
operation.
If
your
motor
home
is
located
at
the
beach
or
is
exposed
to
salt air
more frequent lubrication may be
needed.
One
of
th~
lubricants recommended by many locksmiths
is
powder-
ed graphite, available in a
handy
tube
at
most
hardware
or
supply
stores.
A record should be
kept
of
the
identification
number
of
keys, with the make
of
lockset in
your
home. With
this
information alone it will be possible
to
obtain
duplicates
for
any
key
that
might
be
lost .
PLUMBING
The
water
supply plumbing should
require
little, if
any,
maintenance. Refer
to
information provided
by
the
wat-
er
pump
manufacturer
for
any
special
maintenance
re-
commendations
on
the
pump
mechanism.
Refer
to.
the
recommendations from
the
toilet
or
tank
manufacturer
relating
to
maintenance
or
to
chemical additives
which
may be appropriate
for
those
components.
Plumbing
system drains and
traps
should be
kept
clean. Chemical
products recommended for plastic
pipe
may
be
used in
the
drain lines. Precautions must be
taken
when
using a
mechanical device
to
remove
obstructions
from
a
orain
line,
to
avoid damage
to
fittings
and
seals.
CONDENSATION AND VENTILATION
It
is
important
that
moisture-laden air
not
be
allowed
to
build-up inside your
motor
home. Moisture
build-up
is
often
evident from the forming
of
a
water
film
on
wind-
ows and
other
cooled surfaces. Particular
precautions
may be appropriate
in
kitchen
or
bath
areas
where
nor-
mal washing
or
cooking activities can release
water
vapor
or
steam into
the
air.
The
following
steps
are
recom-
mended.
1.
2.
3.
Keep air circulating
by
providing
ample
fresh
air through
adequate
ventilation.
When using shower,
keep
the
bath
vent
open.
Keep
bathroom
door
closed
for
20
or
30
min-
utes after use
to
permit
moisture
to
escape
through the vent.
Avoid hanging
wet
clothing
to
dry
inside
the
motor
home. If it
cannot
be
avoided, use
the
ventilated
bath
with
the
door
closed.
EXTERIOR CARE
Exterior Metal and Trim
The
exterior finish
on
your
motor
home
is
as easy
to
care for
as
the finish
on
your car.
To
keep
it
clean,
sim-
ply
hose it down with water, wiping _
the
wet
surface
with a cloth
or
sponge
if
necessary. Never
wipe
the
met-
al
surface when .it
is
dry. Do
not
use harsh abrasives
or
strong solvents on exterior surfaces.
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