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Removal of Specific Stains
Greasy or Oily Stains – Includes grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable
oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalts.
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Carefully scrape off excess stain; then use solvent type cleaner.
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Shoe polish, wax crayons, tar and asphalts will stain if left on trim;
they should be removed as soon as possible. Use care as cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them to "bleed".
Non-Greasy Stains – Includes catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit and blood.
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Carefully scrape off excess stain; then sponge the stain with cool
water.
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If a stain remains, use Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner (Foam
type) as previously described.
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If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
water-baking soda solution: 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) of baking soda
to 250 milliliters (1 cup) of lukewarm water.
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Finally, if needed, clean lightly with Fabric Cleaner (Solvent type).
Combination Stains – Includes candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains.
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Carefully scrape off excess stain; then clean with cool water and
allow to dry.
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If stain remains, clean it with Fabric Cleaner (Solvent type).
Cleaning Vinyl Trim
Ordinary soilage can be removed from vinyl or leather with warm
w a t e r a n d m i l d s o a p , s u c h a s s a d d l e s o a p o r o i l s o a p , o r a n
equivalent.
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Apply a small amount of soap solution and let it soak for a few
minutes to loosen dirt; then, rub briskly with a clean, damp cloth to
remove dirt and traces of soap. This may be done several times, if
needed.
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Soilage such as tars, asphalts, shoe polish, etc., will stain if left on
trim. They should be wiped off as quickly as possible and the area
cleaned with a clean cloth dampened with solvent type vinyl leather
cleaner.
SEAT BELT CARE
CAUTION:
• Keep belts clean and dry.
• Clean safety belts only with mild soaps and lukewarm water.
• Do not bleach or dye belts since this may severely weaken them.
GLASS SURFACES
Glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis. Use of glass
cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco
smoke and dust films sometimes caused by ingredients used in vinyls
and interior plastics.
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