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Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed
a s
follows:
1.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
3. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on a vehicle's seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon
a s
possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them
t o
spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (.black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, 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 foam-type instructions
described earlier.
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning
vomit or urine, treat
the area with a waterhaking soda solution:
I teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
0
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
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If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do
it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a GM VinyVLeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
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