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General Maintenance of your Park Model

General Maintenance

The care and general maintenance of a home are among the important responsibilities of home ownership. The following guide should prove useful in establishing a routine of good care, upkeep and general maintenance.

Porcelain Enamel

Kitchen sinks, bathtubs and working surfaces finished with porcelain enamel baked onto steel may become pitted or porous if not cared for properly. Soap or a suitable liquid household cleanser will keep them sparkling clean. Chlorine bleach will probably remove any stains or discoloration that may occur.

Porcelain enamel should also be protected from extreme heat which may crack it. A protective pad or wire rack should be placed between a hot utensil and the porcelain surface.

If the enamel becomes chipped or broken, patching materials are available at your local hardware or paint store.

Fiberglass Fixtures

Fiberglass sinks, bathtubs or showers should be cleaned only with warm water and a mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleansers which may dull the surface or ammonia which may discolor or scratch. Scratches can be repaired successfully by your local service representative, or you may wish to purchase a repair kit from your local hardware or paint store.

Countertops

All kitchen countertops are high-pressure laminates and have been chosen for their clean design and easy care. Clean them with warm water and liquid detergents, it is recommended that acrylic fiberglass-molded lavatory tops be cleaned in the same manner. Avoid abrasive cleansers and cleansers with ammonia as they may discolor or scratch the surface.

Bedroom furniture tops are of synthetic wood grains in vinyl. Occasional cleaning with spray cleaner suitable for vinyl and a soft clothe is all that is required. Dry detergents or abrasive cleansers should not be used.

Furniture

The furniture in your home has either wood or synthetic laminate surface. Both require only simple care to maintain their original beauty. Use a good quality furniture polish following instructions on the label.

Floor Loading

As is true in most single family dwellings, the floor system of your home is designed for a uniform live-load of 30 pound per square foot. Special provisions may need to be incorporated when extra-heavy furniture or appliances are placed in your home. Examples of these may be water beds, large pianos or large upright freezers. It is recommended that you contact your dealer or a reputable local contractor if you have any questions regarding the installation of extra-large or heavy furnishings.

 

Cabinet Doors and Drawers

Cabinet doors and drawers should require little attention. Only an occasional waxing with a product designed for preserving wood surfaces should be necessary.

Any cabinet drawer tending to stick will glide easier if a light coating of wax or bar soap is applied to the running edges of the drawer and the center guide.

Ceilings

The attractive appearance of your drywall ceiling will generally require little care or maintenance. Here are some tips on general care and remedies to problems which sometime occur:

1.      Dirt Smudges. Some art gum will probably remove dirt and fingerprints. If a portion remains after art gum has been used, touch-up paint may be required.

2.    Gouges. The damaged area and chips should be cleaned of loose, dusty particles and then filled with a spackling paste applied with a clean putty knife. The paste should be leveled off to the surface of the panel, and the compound sculptured to conform to the surface of the panel. After the compound dries, touch-up paint should be applied.

3.      Water Stains. Repainting is recommended. Prior to painting, the area should be washed with a bleach solution to lighten and to kill fungus.

4.      Repainting. When repainting is necessary, a quality product should be selected to assure that the paint will not have tendency to yellow with age.