Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 253

CAUTION
Failure to observe the instructions in the check list for caring for your up-
holstery could result in damage or discolouration of the upholstery and cov-
ers.
● Always follow the check list and perform the necessary operations.
Note
SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a Technical Service to treat any
stains on the upholstery caused by the discolouration of clothing.
Cleaning upholstery, textile covers and Alcantara
Normal cleaning
● Before applying cleaning products, please read the instructions for han-
dling and the warnings shown on the container.
● The upholstery, textile covers, Alcantara
regularly vacuumed (with vacuum brush).
● We recommend that you use a soft sponge or lint-free, micro-fibre cloth
for normal cleaning ⇒ .
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● Clean Alcantara surfaces with a damp lint-free cotton, wool or micro-
fibre cloth used for normal cleaning ⇒ .
General superficial dirt on upholstery and textile covers can be cleaned with
a normal foam cleaning product.
If the upholstery and the material trims are very dirty, we recommend you
have them cleaned by a specialist cleaning form.
Cleaning stains
It may be necessary to clean the whole surface and not only the stain itself.
Especially if the surface has been dirtied through normal use. Otherwise,
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material
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material and mats should be
Operating instructions
the stained area may become lighter than the rest of the surface after treat-
ment.
Type of stain Cleaning the vehicle
Water-based stains,  Use a sponge and wipe with a solution of water
e.g. coffee or fruit and wool wash.
juice.  Dry the area gently with a soft dry cloth.
Persistent stains,  Apply cleaning paste
e.g. chocolate or treat.
make-up.  Next, rinse with clean water using a sponge or
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damp cloth to remove the cleaning product deposits.
 Carefully dry the area with an absorbent dry cloth.
Grease-based  Apply a neutral soap or cleaning paste
stains, e.g. oil or lip- the stain.
stick.  Apply absorbent material to loose colourants or
particles of grease.
 Then rinse the area with clean water. Take care not
to soak the upholstery.
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Bile soap can be used as a cleaning paste.
CAUTION
● Brushes should only be used to clean the mats and floor mat! Other sur-
faces may be damaged if a brush is used.
● Do not use steam cleaning equipment, as the dirt becomes more incrus-
ted in the material when steam is applied.
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● Alcantara upholsteries should never be soaked.
● Do not use leather cleaning products, solvents, wax polish, shoe cream,
spot removers or similar products on Alcantara
● Never use brushes for cleaning damp material as they could damage the
surface.
● Do not use steam cleaning equipment, as the dirt becomes more incrus-
ted in the material when steam is applied.
Practical tips
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
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directly to the stain and
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and treat
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Technical Specifications
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