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Old 07 September 2009, 08:22   #1
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Cleaning marks off SIB

What should I use to clean the material on my SIB? After a few weeks of regular weekend use I have accumulated several marks (not caused by rubbing or scuffing) on the surface of the material. I have tried cleaning it off with soapy water but that doesn't work and I am not fond of the idea of using any kitchen cleaners or bleach.
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Old 07 September 2009, 08:33   #2
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What should I use to clean the material on my SIB? After a few weeks of regular weekend use I have accumulated several marks (not caused by rubbing or scuffing) on the surface of the material. I have tried cleaning it off with soapy water but that doesn't work and I am not fond of the idea of using any kitchen cleaners or bleach.
Do a search on here. There's loads of threads regarding cleaning
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Old 07 September 2009, 09:48   #3
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Hi CJS

We have a whole range of cleaners on the shelf and we are just down the road from you if you want to pop in for some advice.
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Old 07 September 2009, 10:13   #4
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Thanks for that - I will be visiting you shortly
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Old 07 September 2009, 12:40   #5
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We've found the worst bit to be the air-floor, as the material is almost like a cheese grater - any small blob of dirt, if you rub it with anything, ends up mashed into the tiny holes in the material. Scrubbing a bit with a domestic pan scrubber gets there, but shreds green bits off the scrubber.

I've since got a couple of large non-slip doormats to put down on the airfloor to keep the dirt off. I considered a nice sheepskin rug, but couldn't get one the right size.
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We have a whole range of cleaners on the shelf and we are just down the road from you if you want to pop in for some advice.
RIB revive sorts mine out brilliantly !
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