Table of Contents
Advertisement
r7
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
7
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 as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
-
0
Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
-
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They shduld be removed as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the c1eaner:'will dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
7
',
Non-Greasy
Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk,
soft
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
I f a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
-
drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows:
water.
-
-
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
I
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown
stains can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow
to dry.
i
0
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
6-53
Advertisement
Table of Contents
