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TRIM CLEANING
10-5
Shoe Polish and Dressings
On types of shoe dressings which contain starch,
dextrine or some water soluble vehicle, allow the
polish to dry; then, brush the spot vigorously with
a brush. -This will probably be all the treatment
that is necessary. If further treatment is required,
moisten the spot with cold water and after it has
dried, repeat the brushing operation.
Paste or wax type shoe polishes may require using
a volatile cleaner. Rub the stain gently with a cloth
wet with a volatile cleaner until the polish is re-
moved. Use a clean portion of the cloth for each
rubbing operation and rub the stained area from
outside to center. Blot stained area to remove as
much of the cleaner as possible.
Tar
Remove as much of the tar as possible with a dull
knife. Moisten the spot lightly with a volatile
cleaner, and again remove as much of the tar as
possible with a dull knife. Follow this operation by
rubbing the spot lightly with a cloth wet with the
cleaner until the stain is removed.
CAUTION:
It is possible that the cleaner will
dissolve the tar causing it to bleed. Generally tar
will stain trim materials and this type of stain
will be very difficult to remove.
Urine
Sponge the stain with a clean cloth saturated with
lukewarm soapsuds (mild neutral soap) and then
rinse well by rubbing the stain with a clean cloth
dipped in cold water. Then saturate a clean cloth
with a solution of one part household ammonia
water and five parts water. Apply the cloth to the
stain and allow solution to remain on affected area
for one minute; then, rinse by rubbing with a clean
wet cloth.
Lipstick
The compositions of different brands of lipsticks
vary, making the stains very difficult to remove. In
some instances, a volatile cleaner may remove the
stain. If some stain remains after repeated ap-
plications of the volatile cleaner, it is best to leave
it rather than try other measures.
Ball Point Ink
Sponge stain with cool water, work a detergent into
it and rinse. Generally this type stain will be very
difficult to remove.
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