Cleaning Fabrics With Detergent Foam Cleaner; Removal Of Specific Stains - GMC 1975 Motorhome Operating Manual

repeat the cleaning operation over a slightly
larger area with special emphasis on FEATH-
ERING towards center of area. If 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 .)
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.
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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. Repeat
several times . Some discoloration may remain.
BLOOD-Wipe with clean cloth moistened with
cold water. Use no soap.
URINE-Sponge stain with lukewarm soap suds
from mild neutral soap on clean cloth, rinse with
cloth soaked in cold water; saturate cloth with
one part household ammonia and five parts
water, apply for one minute, rinse with clean,
wet cloth.
VOMITUS-Sponge with clean cloth dipped in
clean, cold water. Wash lightly with lukewarm
water and mild neutral soap. If odor persists,
treat area with a water-baking soda solution
(one teaspoon baking soda to one cup of warm
water) . Rub again with cloth and cold water.
Finally, if necessary, clean lightly with fabric
cleaning fluid.