Cleaning The Upholstery; Cleaning Floor Mats - Volvo 940 Owner's Manual

1993 Volvo 940
Chromium-plated and anodized parts should be washed with clean water as soon as they become dirty.
This is particularly important if you drive on gravel roads or on roads where salt is used during the
winter. After the car has been washed, apply wax or an anti-rust preparation.
Stains on chrome trim can be removed with commercially-available chrome cleaner. Do not use abrasive
compounds or steel wool.
pg. 7:8 Cleaning the upholstery

Cleaning the upholstery

Volvo recommends the use of Volvo approving cleaning products which are available at your authorized
Volvo dealer.
The fabric can be cleaned with soapy water or a detergent. for more difficult spots caused by oil, ice
cream, shoe polish, grease, etc.., use a clothing/clothing fabric stain remover.
The plastic in the upholstery can be washed with soapy water or a mild detergent.
Leather upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution.
for more difficult spots, consult your Volvo dealer.
On no account must gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather
since these can cause damage.
Cleaning the seat belts
Clean only with lukewarm water and mild soap solution.

Cleaning floor mats

The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly, especially during the winter when they
should be taken out for drying. Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild detergent.
Bear in mind
Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can spread.
Use solvents sparingly. Too much solvent can damage the seat padding.
Start from the outside of the stain and work toward the center.
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