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06-01-2007, 01:20 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Cleaning Curtains
This was just sent out by Airstream and I thought you guys might find this helpful!
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Dealer Awareness Bulletin Cleaning fabrics Curtains
Airstream curtains can be successfully cleaned, within reason, by following the instructions below.
Safari and International Curtains.
Curtains for the Safari and International trailers are currently manufactured by Dana Mills Inc.The fabric is comprised of 87% polyester and 13% cotton. Since the fabric is made from cotton it will shrink. Danna Mills recommends the fabric is Dry-cleaned however; it can be washed in cold water using a perfume free soap and non chorine bleach if needed. Air-dry the curtains after the washing is completed.
Classic Curtains.
Curtains for the Classic trailers are currently manufactured by Milliken Inc. and distributed by Crestmont fabrics. The fabric is comprised of 100% polyester. Crestmont recommends the fabric is washed in water no warmer than 160 degrees using a perfume free soap and non chorine bleach if needed. Do not use any fabric softener as this will damage the material. The curtains can either be Air-dried or tumbled dried on medium heat. In the event ironing is desired use the low setting.
Ultra Leather
Airstream uses Ultra leather fabric style 303 on the lounge and dinette seats in certain model Travel Trailers, Interstate Vans and previously on the Class A motorized products.
It is a polyurethane fabric with a rayon reinforced backcloth that has very high wet and dry capabilities- which translates into a stronger yarn and fabric.
Care Instructions
- Remove the stain immediately
- Spot clean with mild soap and water
- Air dry or dry quickly with warm setting of a hair dryer
- For stubborn stains use a MILD solvent
- For tougher stains use Fantastic or 409 brand cleaner
- Disinfect with a 5:1 bleach solution
- Machine Washable—Gentle wash cycle.
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06-01-2007, 03:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Thank you Gene - I'll print this out and put it with my manual.
Keep your ears to the ground for us! Loose lips sink SOBs...
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06-01-2007, 03:50 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,714
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No problem Bob...just thought this might help some us us that have had to clean our curtains...I just didn't think about them shrinking!! Yikes!!!
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06-01-2007, 06:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Any information on early 70s curtains? Should I dry clean them to be safe?
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06-02-2007, 03:44 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,714
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I think I would just to be safe!
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06-02-2007, 05:00 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I have read where some people have washed their drapes and haven't had any problems, but I also get a lot of my business from people who have washed them and they shredded. Personally, I would have them dry cleaned. You have to remember that you have all those little tabs on there that are made of plastic and they can get hung up inside the washer, maybe that is where the damage comes from. Just my 2 cents.
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06-02-2007, 07:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 34' Classic
Pecos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Thanks Gene!
To me, this type of information sharing is what the forum is all about.
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Cow Creek, NM
'07 34' Classic
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06-02-2007, 07:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Our Classic is twelve years old. I've machine washed (gentle, just a little mild detergent) ours twice and dried them in the drier on an equally gentle cycle. Scared me to death the first time, but it works fine on this style trailer and vintage that we have. ~G
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1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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06-02-2007, 08:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Tammy -- I agree. Marshall may have some drapes left but I don't know how he has the elastic bits that attach to the plastic track pieces.
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