Here are some cleaning tips: 
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Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. 
Clean  up  stains as soon as you  can 
- 
before 
Carefully scrape 
off 
any  excess  stain. 
they set. 
* 
Use 
a 
clean cloth or  sponge,  and change to 
a 
clean 
area often.  A  soft brush may be used 
if 
stains are 
stubborn. 
If 
a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean 
the entire area immediately or it will set. 
Using Cleaner on Fabric 
1. 
Vacuum  and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 
2. 
Always clean a  whole  trim panel or section. 
Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 
3. 
Follow the directions on  the  container label. 
4. 
Apply cleaner with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate 
5. 
As 
soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use  a 
6. 
Wipe cleaned area with a clean, water-dampened 
7. 
Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. 
the material and don’t rub it roughly. 
sponge to remove  any  excess  cleaner. 
towel or cloth. 
Special Fabric Cleaning  Problems 
Stains caused by such things as catsup,  coffee  (black), 
egg,  fruit,  fruit juice, milk,  soft  drinks,  vomit,  urine 
and blood can be removed as follows: 
1. 
Carefully scrape off excess  stain,  then  sponge  the 
soiled area with cool water. 
2. 
If  a  stain remains, follow the cleaner  instructions 
3. 
If  an  odor  lingers after cleaning vomit  or  urine, 
described earlier. 
treat the area with a water/baking soda  solution: 
1 
teaspoon 
(5 
ml) 
of 
baking soda to 
1 
cup 
(250 
ml) 
of  lukewarm  water. 
4. 
Let dry. 
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  completely. 
3. 
If  a  stain remains, follow the cleaner  instructions 
described earlier. 
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