Best way to clean salon seating
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waterlogged
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Zep has a product called X-out which works well on stains (on vinyl, carpet, etc). I follow it up with 303 protectant.
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- Nov 12, 2006
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It's probably vinyl. I use Spray 9, which is detergent that is not harmful to vinyl. Other cleaners may contain solvents or abrasives, which will degrade the material.
Best regards,
Frank C
Best regards,
Frank C
mares1
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Roll off is a good product to use. Check the interenet for specific stains like ink or oil ect.
tobnpr
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You should determine which it is, different cleaning products for each.
For vinyl, I use 303.
The PO of my boat had all the seating redone in leather, so we use leather cleaner/conditioner.
For vinyl, I use 303.
The PO of my boat had all the seating redone in leather, so we use leather cleaner/conditioner.
It is the original material that would have been installed in the boat. I don't know what that would have been and I haven't come across any cleaning instructions or tags on the cushions to determine which it is. Any ideas what it is?
NautyDog
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I use Starbrite Vinyl shampoo and a soft brush for general cleaning and I love it. You don't need much for it to work either.
For stubborn stains, I use Starbrite Mildew Remover, but I try to use this only when there are tough stains, and I use as little as possible. Also, letting both of these sit for a few minutes before washing off really helps.
Also, the sun can always act as a "slow bleach" for stains.
As for the other products (303 and Spray 9), I want to try them and compare, but I couldn't tell you if they are better or not. I just found a place nearby that sells Spray 9.
Finally, keep in mind that if these cleaners are sprayed off onto your carpet that they can either clean them or stain them. I've seen "clean" rings around vinyl furniture.
Also, there are other threads on this exact topic if you seach.
For stubborn stains, I use Starbrite Mildew Remover, but I try to use this only when there are tough stains, and I use as little as possible. Also, letting both of these sit for a few minutes before washing off really helps.
Also, the sun can always act as a "slow bleach" for stains.
As for the other products (303 and Spray 9), I want to try them and compare, but I couldn't tell you if they are better or not. I just found a place nearby that sells Spray 9.
Finally, keep in mind that if these cleaners are sprayed off onto your carpet that they can either clean them or stain them. I've seen "clean" rings around vinyl furniture.
Also, there are other threads on this exact topic if you seach.
Groucho
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To answer part of your question...It isn't leather. Leather is not well suited to damp conditions such as a boat. Most are marine grade vinyl.
Asureyez
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Salon in this context means the below decks seating which is not that removable, am I correct?
Assuming I am, the material is vinyl, you know the skins from that Nagua bird? Stains can be of all kinds and can require different chemicals to remove. Ball Point ink is an oil base ink and responds to grease removers, Sun tan oils the same. Food stains are often greasy/tannin/food dye stains and require organic solvents often found in spray cleaners. The all puropose type, such as "Spray Nine" (my favorite) work well on most issues and doesn't pull out the plasticizers from the Nauga Pelts which can cause them to become brittle.:smt009
I had some ball point ink get on a salon seat not long ago and it was set in and Spray Nine wouldn't get it, I had to use solvent based "Goof Off" solvent on Q-Tips to get it off. I follow all cleaners with 303.:thumbsup:
My Artic White Nauga Pelt seating in the Helm and Cockpit, gets Spray Nine, Oxy Clean or Degreaser ASAP after the stain then full sun for as long as I can let it go, then when the stain mitigates, I go back with 303.:thumbsup:
303 does prevent stains from setting deeply if you can clean quickly.:grin:
Always test the cleaning product on the back of a cushion if possible. If the cleaner leaves the Nauga Pelt tacky or sticky after wiping dry, do not use it as it is pulling the plastizer.:smt009
Assuming I am, the material is vinyl, you know the skins from that Nagua bird? Stains can be of all kinds and can require different chemicals to remove. Ball Point ink is an oil base ink and responds to grease removers, Sun tan oils the same. Food stains are often greasy/tannin/food dye stains and require organic solvents often found in spray cleaners. The all puropose type, such as "Spray Nine" (my favorite) work well on most issues and doesn't pull out the plasticizers from the Nauga Pelts which can cause them to become brittle.:smt009
I had some ball point ink get on a salon seat not long ago and it was set in and Spray Nine wouldn't get it, I had to use solvent based "Goof Off" solvent on Q-Tips to get it off. I follow all cleaners with 303.:thumbsup:
My Artic White Nauga Pelt seating in the Helm and Cockpit, gets Spray Nine, Oxy Clean or Degreaser ASAP after the stain then full sun for as long as I can let it go, then when the stain mitigates, I go back with 303.:thumbsup:
303 does prevent stains from setting deeply if you can clean quickly.:grin:
Always test the cleaning product on the back of a cushion if possible. If the cleaner leaves the Nauga Pelt tacky or sticky after wiping dry, do not use it as it is pulling the plastizer.:smt009
