Chevrolet Fleetmaster Series 1947 Owner's Manual page 41

To keep automobile upholstery clean and attractive is rela-
tively simple. Some fabrics, especially modern mohair velvets,
are, of course, more easily cleaned than others.
Care should be taken in the use of cleaning solvents to mini-
mize the amount of "finish" that may be removed from the
materials and to lessen the possibility of leaving cleaning rings.
If cleaning rings should form, the entire panel or seat should be
gone over with the cleaning solvent, so that the appearance be-
comes uniform. It will also help if the cleaning solvents are first
applied just outside the spots and then rubbed with a circular
motion toward& the center. This will drive the spots to a head ,
rather than spread them.
REMOVAL OF DUST
Dust and dirt particles that fall on the surface of automobile
upholstery should be removed every few weeks-more often with
constant, hard driving. This can be done readily with a whisk
broom, carpet beater, or vacuum cleaner. For general cleaning
and dusting, the seats should be removed. In so doing, dirt along
the sides and rear of the seats .falls to the bottom and can easily
be wiped off.
If beaten, the cushion should be held upside down,
so that the dust will fall away from it. Blows should be light.
Washing-Mohair velvet is the only
automobile upholstery that can be completely washed safely
~ith
soap and water. Use lukewarm water and a neutral soap.
The suds should be good and frothy, not watery, and applied in
moderate quantities with a damp cloth, sponge, or soft brush.
Rub with the pile, not against it. Soapsuds should be removed
with a clean, dampcloth or sponge. Then wipe the surface several
times with a dry cloth. While the material is still damp, brush it
lightly with a whisk broom or brush of medium stiffness. Permit
air to
circul~te
freely over the wet upholstery. When it is dry,
brush again, against the pile.
Steaming -
The surface of mohair
velvet can readily be freshened by steaming. Spread a damp
cloth over the surface and touch a hot flatiron to it lightly. The
steam that is thereby driven down in the fibres will restore them
to the erect position. Another method is to apply a steaming hot
towel or cloth to the surface of the upholstery. Leave the towel
or
cloth in place for ten minutes or so. It may be necessary to
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