Chevrolet Fleetmaster Series 1947 Owner's Manual page 42

repeat the process a few times. While still damp, the upholstery
should be brushed lightly with a whisk broom or brush of medium
stiffness. When thoroughly dry, the material should again be
brushed. Brush against the pile. After this treatment, the uphol-
stery will look fresh and new.
REMOVAL OF STAINS
It is essential that stains be removed from upholstery as soon
as possible after they have been made. If they are allowed to
remain on the fabric for some time, they often become oxidized,
and removal is difficult, if not impossible.
1.
Use clean cloths at all times, and be sure a clean portion
of the cloth is used throughout any operation.
2.
A neutral (non-alkaline) soap is recommended in cases
calling for soapsuds.
3.
The use of hot water is to be avoided in removing stains,
except where absolutely necessary. If it must be used, extreme
care should be exercised, and it should be wiped off immediately,
before it has a chance to run.
4.
Do not use as a cleaning solvent any gasoline which is
colored or which contains tetraethyllead.
S.
Do not use bleaches or reducing agents, such as the follow-
ing, inasmuch as their use tends to weaken the fabric and change
or bleach the color of the goods:
Chloride of lime PotassiJ,llll pennanganate
lavelle water Chlorine or chlorine water
Hydrogen petbxide Sulphurous acid {sulphur dioxide}
Sodium hydro- Sodium thiosulphate photog-
sulphite raphers' hypo
6.
Carbon tetrachloride is non-inflammable. Most other
types of cleaning solvents are inflammable, and care must be
exercised in handling them.
1.
Do not permit cleaning solvents to come in contact with
the skin on the upper arms or the body. Such contacts sometimes
produce local irritation, which is unpleasant, if not serious.
8.
Do not breathe the fumes of cleaning solvents, since they
are usually poisonous in large quantities.
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