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Old 06-01-2007, 01:20 PM   #1
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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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Old 06-01-2007, 03:33 PM   #2
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Thank you Gene - I'll print this out and put it with my manual.

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Old 06-01-2007, 03:50 PM   #3
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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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Old 06-01-2007, 06:42 PM   #4
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Any information on early 70s curtains? Should I dry clean them to be safe?
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Old 06-02-2007, 03:44 PM   #5
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I think I would just to be safe!

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Old 06-02-2007, 05:00 PM   #6
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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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Thanks Gene!

To me, this type of information sharing is what the forum is all about.
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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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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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