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the pile, not against it. Soap suds 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 recom-
mended for cleaning flat cloths, particularly broadcloths. Broadcloth
finishes are produced by multiple pressing and other operations which
produce the high "face" or glossy finish that distinguishes this par-
ticular type of fabric. Water has great destructive powers on these
finishes, causes the nap to curl and roughen to such an extent that the
finish is destroyed or made very unsightly.
Method of Applying Volatile Cleaners
Do not use too much solvent and apply it only with clean cloths.
It
is the solvent that does the work-so only a minimum of pressure
should be
applied.
This is most important with inflammable cleaners.
1. Brush away all loose particles of dirt and soil.
2.
Dip small cloth swatch in cleaning solution, wring out thoroughly,
open cloth and allow medium evaporation of
solution.
3. Place cloth on soil several times (with only slight tapping pres-
sure). This will pick up particles
which.
are too deeply embedded
to be removed by brushing. Repeat several times-each time
using a fresh, clean part of the cloth.
4.
Dip a new cloth in cleaner, wring out thoroughly, open and allow
solution to evaporate until cloth is barely damp. Rub soiled area.
(Reverse cleaning cloth several times in this operation.)
5. Immerse third cloth, wring out, allow evaporation and apply
to
both the soil and the surrounding area, using a light, brisk motion.
6. Repeat brushing
operation.
7.
If a ring should form on the cloth as you remove a spot or stain,
the entire area of the trim assembly involved should be thoroughly
brushed and gone over lightly with the solvent.
Safety Precautions for Cleaning Fabrics
1. Do not use any gasoline as a cleaning solvent which is colored or
which contains tetraethyllead.
2. Do not use bleaches or reducing agents, since the use of these
chemicals tends to weaken fabric and to change its color.
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