Cleaning Fabrics With Cleaning Fluids; Detergent Foam Cleaner; Removal Of Specific Stains - GMC Motorhome 1976 Operating Manual

CLEANING FABRICS WITH
CLEANING FLUIDS
G.M. Fabric Cleaner (Solvent Type) is ex-
cellent for spot cleaning stains containing grease,
oil or fats from fabric type trim. Excess stain
should be gently scraped off trim material with
a clean DULL knife or scraper. USE VERY
LITTLE CLEANER, light pressure, and clean
cloths (preferably cheese cloth). Cleaning ac-
tion should be from outside of stain FEATHER-
ING towards center of stain and constantly
changing to a clean section of cloth. When
stain is cleaned from fabric, immediately dry
area with an air hose, heat dryer or heat lamp
to help prevent a cleaning ring (use caution with
heat dryer or heat lamp to prevent damage to
fabric material ) . If a ring forms, immediately
repeat the cleaning operation over a slightly
larger area with special emphasis on FEATH-
ERING towards center of area. lf ring still per-
sists, mark off adjacent trim sections and clean
entire affected trim panel section with G.M .
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner as described
in the following.
CLEANING FABRICS WITH
DETERGENT FOAM CLEANER
G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner is ex-
cellent for this type cleaning and for cleaning a
panel section where a minor cleaning ring may
be left from spot cleaning.
Vacuum area thoroughly to remove excess
loose dirt. ALWAYS clean a full trim assembly
or complete trim section-mask adjacent trim
along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose
Powdered Cleaner in strict accordance with di-
rections on label of container-mix proportion-
ally for smaller quantities. USE SUDS ONLY
ON A CLEAN SPONGE or SOFT BRISTLE
BRUSH- DO NOT WET FABRIC EXCES-
SIVELY OR RUB HARSHLY WITH BRUSH.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING WIPE
OFF ANY CLEANER RESIDUE WITH
SLIGHTLY DAMP ABSORBENT TOWEL
OR CLOTH.
IMPORTANT- IMMEDIATELY AFTER WIPING,
FORCE-DRY FABRIC WITH AIR HOSE, HEAT
DRYER OR HEAT LAMP. (Use caution with heat
dryer or heat lamp to prevent damage to fabric.}
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When trim materials with a sheen or luster
finish are dry, wipe fabric lightly with a soft,
dry clean cloth to restore sheen or luster.
REMOVAL OF SPECIFIC STAINS
CANDY -Chocolate, use cloth soaked in luke-
warm water; other than chocolate, use very hot
water. Dry if necessary, clean lightly with fabric
cleaning fluid.
CHEWING GUM- Harden gum with ice cube
and scrape off with dull knife. Moisten with
fabric cleaning fluid and scrape again.
FRUIT STAINS, COFFEE, LIQUOR, WINE,
SOFT DRINKS, ICE CREAM AND MILK-
Wipe with cloth soaked in cold water. If neces-
sary, clean lightly with fabric cleaning fluid.
Soap and water is not recommended as it might
set the stain.
CATSUP-Wipe with cloth soaked in cool water.
If further cleaning is necessary, use a detergent
foam cleaner.
GREASE, OIL, BUTTER, MARGARINE AND
CRAYON- Scrape off excess with dull knife.
Use fabric cleaning fluid.
PASTE OR WAX TYPE SHOE POLISH -
Light application of fabric cleaning fluid.
TAR- Remove excess with dull knife, moisten
with fabric cleaning fluid, scrape again, rub
lightly with additional cleaner.
BALL POINT INK-Try rubbing alcohol. If
stain remains after repeated operations, no
other measure should be tried.
LIPSTICK- Difficult to remove. Cleaning fluid
works on some brands. If stain remains after
repeated applications, do not try other measures.
MUSTARD- Damp sponge with warm water,
then rub detergent on dampened stain and work
into fabric. Rinse with clean damp cloth. R epeat
several times. Some discoloration may remain.
BLOOD- Wipe with clean cloth moistened with
cold water. Use no soap.
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