Chevrolet 2003 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 289

Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can
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before
Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean
area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are
stubborn.
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
5. As soon as you've cleaned the section, use a
the material and don't rub it roughly.
sponge to remove any excess cleaner.
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),
egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine
and 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,
soiled area with cool water.
described earlier.
treat the area with a watedbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
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 dry
3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions
completely.
described earlier.
6.
Wipe cleaned area with a clean, water-dampened
7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry.
towel or cloth.
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