Cadillac 2011 Escalade Owner's Manual page 498

10-96 Vehicle Care
If the locally cleaned area gives any
impression that a ring formation may
result, clean the entire surface.
After the cleaning process has been
completed, a paper towel can be
used to blot excess moisture from
the fabric or carpet.
Leather
Leather, and lighter colored leather
in particular, will need more frequent
cleaning to prevent the buildup of
dust, dirt, and colors transferred
from other items so that these do
not become permanent stains.
To remove dust, a soft cloth
dampened with water can be used.
If a more thorough cleaning is
necessary, a soft cloth dampened
with a mild soap solution can be
used. Your dealer has a GM
approved leather cleaner available
that provides superior cleaning
performance when used regularly
on finished automotive leathers.
Allow the leather to dry naturally.
Do not use heat, steam, spot lifters
or spot removers, or shoe polish on
leather. Many commercial leather
cleaners and coatings that are
sold to preserve and protect leather
may permanently change the
appearance and feel of the leather
and are not recommended. Do not
use silicone or wax-based products,
or those containing organic solvents
to clean the interior because they
can alter the appearance by
increasing the gloss in a
non-uniform manner.
TEHAMA Leather
The leather surface on the seat was
not designed to be aggressively
cleaned using any commercial
product. Use a well wrung cloth
dampened with water to remove
dust. Do not use a wet cloth or
saturated the leather surface with
water. Allow the leather to dry
naturally. If a soil occurs that cannot
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be completely removed, allow
it to become part of the natural
markings of the leather. The leather
is designed to have a natural
appearance and develop a more
vintage appearance with use.
Do not use heat to dry. Never
use steam to clean leather.
Never use spot lifters or spot
removers on leather. It is very
important not to use any commercial
leather cleaners and coatings
that are sold to preserve and
protect leather. Not only are those
products not necessary, they will
permanently and adversely change
the appearance and feel of the
leather. Never use silicone or
wax-based products, or those
containing organic solvents to clean
the interior. Never use shoe polish
on leather.