Vinyl; Leather; Special Fabric Cleaning Problems - GMC 2005 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to
avoid a ring effect.
5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth
each time it becomes soiled.
6. When the stain is removed, blot the cleaned area
with another dry, clean, soft, white cloth.
7. If the cleaner leaves a ring effect, follow up with the
club soda water instructions given earlier in this
section.

Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee,
egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine,
and blood can be removed using the club soda water
instructions given earlier in this section. If an odor lingers
after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
water and baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of
baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Let dry.
Stains caused by oil and grease can be cleaned with an
approved GM cleaner and a clean, white cloth.
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry completely.
3. If a stain remains, follow the "Using Cleaner on
Fabric" instructions described earlier.
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Vinyl

Use warm water and a clean cloth.
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Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.
This may have to be done more than once.
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Things like tar, asphalt, and shoe polish will stain if
they are not removed quickly. Use a clean cloth
and vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product.

Leather

Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let
the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
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For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner.
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Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish, or shoe polish on leather.
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Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish,
it can harm the leather.