Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy
or
Oily Stains
Such as grease,
oil,
butter, margarine, shoe polish,
coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmeticcreams,
vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt.
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Carefully scrape
off
excess stain.
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Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain
if
left on a vehicle 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
Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice,
milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
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Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
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If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
soiled area with cool water.
described earlier.
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If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit 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.
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If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
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Carefully scrape
off
excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
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If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub
with
a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain
if
you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a solvent-type
vinyl
cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth
with
lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
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For stubborn stains, use a mild solution
of
10%
isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and
90%
water.
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Never use
oils,
varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
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