Using Solvent-Type Cleaner
on
Fabric
First, 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:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a
clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the
stain, “feathering” toward
the
center. Keep changing to
a
clean section
of the cloth.
When you clean
a
stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with
a
blow dryer
to
help prevent
a
cleaning ring. (See
the
previous
NOTICE.)
Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with
Scotchgard
TM
Fabric Protector,
a
3M product. Scotchgard
TM
protects fabrics
by repelling
oil
and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with
this protection,
you
still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to
keep
it
looking new.
Further information on cleaning
is
available by calling 1-800-433-3296
(in
Minnesota, 1-800-642-6
167).
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:
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
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
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft
drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed
as
follows:
Carefully scrape
off
excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
If
a
stain remains,
follow
the
foam-type i-nstructions described earlier.
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