Exterior & Interior Care --- Section 3
The Executive 2005
151
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACE
Clean stainless steel once a week. Always apply stainless steel cleaner/polish with a nonabrasive
cloth or sponge, working with, not across, the grain. Do not use steel wool, wire brushes or abrasive
sponge pads. Cleaners containing chloride are not recommended. If used, rinse surface immediately to
prevent corrosion. Allowing water to evaporate will form water deposits. To avoid this, it is important
to use a dabbing action to dry, not an abrasive or rubbing action. Cleaning with a damp sponge and
drying should keep surface looking beautiful.
WINDOWS
Water Spots:
Glass will develop water spots if not properly cleaned. Water spots are magnified when the glass has a
reflective finish. Use a squeegee immediately after washing to reduce water spotting. To remove stubborn
water stains from reflective glass we recommend Cerium Oxide Polishing Compound, made by C.R.
Lawrence, available at most glass shops.
Condensation
Condensation occurs from water vapor present in the air. More vapor is added by breathing, bathing,
cooking, etc. and collects wherever there is available air space. When the temperature reaches the dew
point, the water vapor in the air condenses and changes to liquid form.
Controlling Moisture Condensation:
Reduce or eliminate interior moisture condensation during cold weather by using the following
steps:
• Partially open the roof vents and windows so that outside air can circulate into the inte-
rior. Increase the ventilation when large numbers of people are in the motorhome. Even in
raining or snowing conditions the air outside will be far drier than the interior air.
• Install a dehumidifier. Continuous use of a dehumidifier is effective in removing excess
moisture from interior air. Using a dehumidifier is not a cure-all, however, it will reduce the
amount of outside air needed for ventilation.
• Run the range vent fan when cooking and the bath vent fan (or open the bath vent) when
bathing, to reduce water vapor. Avoid excessive boiling or use of steam producing hot
water.
• Do not heat the motorhome interior with the range or oven. Heating with the range or oven
increases the risk of toxic fumes and depletes oxygen. Open flames also add moisture to
the interior air and increase condensation.
• In very cold weather, leave cabinet and closet doors partially open. Air flow will warm
and ventilate the interior storage compartments and exterior walls to reduce or eliminate
condensation and prevent the possibility of ice formations.
To Next Page
Loading...
