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HOUSEKEEPING INSIDE YOUR CAR
General Instructions for the Care and Removal of
Ordinary Soilage from Cloth Upholsteries
Dust and dirt particles that accumulate
on
the
upholstery of your
car
should
be removed every few
weeks-
and
oftener,
if your
car
is given
constont,
hard use. This is done with a whisk
broom,
beater,
or
vacuum cleaner. For general cleaning and
dusting,
seat
cushions
should
be
removed. This permits dirt along
the sides and rear of
the cushions to
fall
to
the
bottom where it
can easily be
wiped
off.
I! a whisk broom
or
vacuum cleaner is used, it is not
absolutely
necessary, but preferable, to remove the cushions
.
Before attempting to remove spots and stains
from
upholstery
fabric,
determine,
as accurately as possible:
I
The type of fabric or trim material.
2
The nature and age of the
stain.
3
The
effect of stain-removing
agents
'
on the color, structure, and
general appearance
of
the fabric
.
For
best
results, stains should be removed
from upholstery
as
soon
as
passible
after they have
been
made.
I! they
are
allowed to
stand
for some
time, they
very often
become
set, and
removal
becomes
more
difficult-
frequently impassible.
There are
two
bosic types of papular cleaners available to
car
owners:
(I)
Volatile Cleaners,
colorless
liquids,
generally
having
carbon-tetrachloride or naphtha as a base.
(2)
Alkaline Cleaners,
which have
a soap
base.
The Volatile
Cleaners
are recommended
since
they
have
great
solvent powers for grease,
oil
and road grime. Alkaline
Cleaners
generally
loosen up stains satisfactorily, but their use
involves
a
possible risk
of
damaging the color or finish
of
the
fabriC.
Soap and water may be used in cleaning
pile
fabrics, if
the
instructions which fol1ow are
observed closely. A neutral,
non-
alkaline soap
should be used with lukewarm
water.
The
suds should
be frothy,
not
watery. Suds only
should be
applied in
moderate
quantities
with a
damp
cloth,
spange,
or
soft brush. Rub
with the
pile,
not
against
it. Soapsuds
should
be
removed
with a clean, damp
cloth
or sponge.
Then wipe the surface
several
times
with
a
dry
'
cloth. While still
damp,
brush
lightly with a
whisk broom or medium
stiff
brush. Permit air to
circulate
freely
over the wet upholstery.
When
dry, brush
again,
against
the pile.
Soap
and
water,
regardless of the basic type
of soap,
is
not
recommended for
cleaning flat cloths, particularly
broadcloths.
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