Using Solvent-‘l[iype 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:
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
3.
If
an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon
(5
ml)
of
baking soda to
1
cup
(250
ml)
of lukewarm water.
soiled area with cool water.
described earlier.
4.
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:
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.
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