Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Such
as
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.
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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.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area
with
cool water.
If
a
stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
If
an
odor lingers after cleaning
vomit
or
urine, treat
the area
with
a
watedbaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon
(5
ml)
of baking soda to
1
cup
(250
ml)
of
lukewarm water.
If
needed, clean lightly
with
solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape
off
excess stain, then clean
with
cool water and allow
to
dry.
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
GM
Vinyl/Leather Cleaner or equimlent product.
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