Care Of Upholstery - Volvo FM Handbook

518 Maintenance

Care of upholstery

Washing upholstery
Textiles
First vacuum clean to remove loose dirt. Then use a
foam cleaning agent to lift away remaining dirt. Avoid
scrubbing with hard brushes. When all of the textile
surfaces are treated, let them dry overnight. Vacuum
clean thoroughly to remove the dry foam and
remaining dirt.
For the seats, beds and textile mats, water and a
synthetic washing agent can be used. However, never
use water or water-based cleaning agents on the
headlining and wall panels.
Leather
Vacuum clean. Use special cleaners for leather
upholstery.
Vinyl
Water and a synthetic washing agent can be used.
Headlining and wall panels
Never use water or water-based cleaning agents.
Seat belt
Water and a synthetic washing agent can be used.
Floor mats and engine cover upholstery
Vacuum clean and brush clean. Wash with water
occasionally, especially during the winter.
Removing stains
Treat stains as quickly as possible!
Textiles
Remove loose particles of stains. Pick up as much as
possible with dry rags. Vacuum clean around the stain