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.
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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:
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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 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
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.
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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
GM
Vinylbeather Cleaner or equivalent product.