Chevrolet 1997 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 292

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric Fabric Protection
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Your Chevrolet has upholstery that has been treated with
Some spots and stains will clean off better with just Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects
water and mild soap. fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers
If you need to use a solvent:
of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need
to clean your upholstery often
to
keep it looking new.
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Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center.
Keep changing to
a
clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry
the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
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Further information on cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left
on a vehicle's seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
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