Owner`s manual
lg Solvent-”ype Cleaner on Fabric
rmt,
see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean
off
better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
1.
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
2.
Use very little cleaner, light pressure
and
clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
3.
Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
4.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry
the area with
a
blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains
caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
1.
Carefully scrape
off
excess stain.
2.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left
on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed as
.
soon
as
possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft
drinks,
wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
1.
Carefully scrape
off
excess stain, then sponge the
2.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
soiled area with cool water.
described earlier.
3.
If
an
odor lingers after cleaning vodt
or
urine,
treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon
(5
ml)
of
baking soda to
1
cup
(250
ml)
of lukewarm water.
4.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice crearn, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
1.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2.
Clean with cool water and allow to
dry.
3.
If
a stain remains, clean
it
with solvent-type cleaner.