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MAINTENANCE & CARE 4
Basic Stain Guide
Here are basic steps to remove common
stains from boat upholstery. Consult
your dealer or upholstery-cleaning
professional for difficult stains.
TYPE OF STAIN STEPS
(rinse with clean, warm water and then dry after application)
1 2 3
General Care/ Dirt A B
Chewing Gum E A
Coffee/ Tea/ Chocolate B
Grease E B
Ink* C F D
Ketchup A B
Lipstick C B A
Mustard A B C
Mildew/ Wet Leaves* C B A
Motor Oil B
Permanent Marker* C F D
Suntan Lotion* A B
Tar/ Asphalt E B
* May cause permanent staining.
A Medium-soft brush with warm, soapy water
B Yamaclean All Purpose Cleaner or equivalent
C Isopropyl alcohol (91% is best)
D
Mixture of 1 tablespoon (15 mL) ammonia, 1/4 cup (60 mL) hydrogen peroxide,
and 3/4 cup (177 mL) water
E Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice first)
F Name brand ink remover
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