Special Fabric Cleaning Problems; Cleaning Vinyl; Cleaning Leather - Cadillac 2002 DeVille Owner's Manual

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
described earlier.
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
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. First, clean with cool water and allow to
dry completely.
3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions
described earlier.

Cleaning Vinyl

Use warm water and a clean cloth.
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Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.
You may have to do it more than once.
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Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain
if you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean
cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer for
this product.

Cleaning Leather

Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
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For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your
dealer for this product.
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Never use oils, varnishes, solvent
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
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Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish, it can harm the leather.
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based or abrasive
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