Date:         Mon, 16 May 2005 09:00:53 -0700
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From:         vanagon teepee <vanagonteepee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cleaning flocked ceiling?
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I used Turtle Wax "Power Out" Upholstery Cleaner with Odor-X (foam in
aerosol can) , and it worked great.

I popped the camper top and layed a lot of towels down over the
cushions.  I opened the roof vent, front flap, and had all the fans
going too.  Also wore glasses to keep the stuff from dripping into my
eyes (as I lay on my back and scrubbed).

After a quick vacuuming, I used a scrub brush to work in the "Power
Out", which helped it go deeper and I think also left the flocking
with a more "fluffed up" texture at the end.

After the stuff dried, I vacuumed off the remaining residue.  I think
this also helped with the flocking appearance/texture.

I just left the pop top open for a couple of days to let it all dry
completely and air out.  I turned on the heat when I got impatient a
couple of times, and it helped to speed things up.  Sprayed it at the
end with Lysol (anti-mildew) just for good measure.

I also think just using some light soapy water (upholstery shampoo)
with a little bleach would work just fine.  Just brush it in, rinse,
and let dry.

It took about 2-3 years for the mildew to reappear again after my scrubbing.

I'm surprised to hear that the Tilex worked well.  That would have
seemed too harsh to me.

On 5/16/05, Jim Henry <jhenry@jchgis.com> wrote:
> I nearly killed myself cleaning mildew and such of the flocking, used
> bathroom mildew cleaner, Tilex. It worked great, but recommend large
> quantities of forced air ventilation, (multiple fans). Did not hurt flocking
> at all.

> >
> > Mellow Yellow (84 Westy, in that oh-so-70's yellow and brown color
> > combo) has smudges all over the underside of the poptop.
> > What's a good method to try to clean there? What should I
> > avoid so as not to damage the flocking?

> >
>