Special Fabric Cleaning Problems; Using Cleaner On Fabric - Chevrolet 2002 Astro Owner's Manual

Here are some cleaning tips:
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Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
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Clean up stains as soon as you can
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Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
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Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean
area often. A soft brush may be used if stains
are stubborn.
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If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it will set.

Using Cleaner on Fabric

1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section.
Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
3. Follow the directions on the container label.
4. Apply cleaner with a clean sponge. Don't saturate
the material and don't rub it roughly.
5. As soon as you've cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove any excess cleaner.
6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, water
towel or cloth.
7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry.

Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),
egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and
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before they set.
blood can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
4. Let dry.
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. First, clean with cool water and allow to
3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions
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dampened
soiled area with cool water.
described earlier.
treat the area with a water/baking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
dry completely.
described earlier.
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