Fabric/Carpet - Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Your dealer/retailer has a product for cleaning your
vehicle's glass. Should it become necessary, you can
also obtain a product from your dealer/retailer to remove
odors from your vehicle's upholstery.
Do not clean your vehicle using:
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A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil
from any interior surface.
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A stiff brush. It can cause damage to your vehicle's
interior surfaces.
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Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a
cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage
your interior and does not improve the effectiveness
of soil removal.
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Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with
degreasers can leave residue that streaks and
attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per
gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only
mild, neutral-pH soaps.
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Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery.
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Organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. that
can damage your vehicle's interior.

Fabric/Carpet

Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment
frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister
vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only
be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats.
For any soil, always try to remove it first with plain water
or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much
of the soil as possible using one of the following
techniques:
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For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a
paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the
paper towel until no more can be removed.
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For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible
and then vacuum.
To clean:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or
club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub
toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean
area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.
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