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Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if
you have to
use
solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better with just
water and~mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
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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. (See the previous NOTICE.)
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:
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Carefully scrape
off
excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on
a
vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
earlier.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice,
milk,
soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
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Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
soiled area with cool water.
described earlier.
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