Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 156

SEATS
Care and Cleaning of Interior Soft Trim
Dust and loose dirt that accumulate on interior
fabric trim should be removed frequently with a vacuum
cleaner, whisk broom or soft brush. Vinyl or leather trim
should be wiped clean with a d am p cloth. N orm al
cleanable trim soilage, spots or stains can be cleaned
with the pro per use o f trim cleaners available through
G e n e ra l Motors dealers or other reputable supply outlets.
Before attem pting to remove
upholstery, determine as accurately as possible the
nature and age o f the spot or stain. Some spots or stains
can be removed satisfactorily with w ater or mild soap
solution (refer to accom panying "R em oval o f Specific
Stains"). For best results, spots or stains should be
rem oved as soon as possible. Some types o f stains or
soilage such as lipsticks, some inks, certain types of
grease, mustard, etc., are extremely difficult and, in some
spots or stains from
Fig. 2D-77--Roof-to-Header Brackets
cases, impossible to completely remove. W hen cleaning
this type of stain or soilage, care must be taken not to
enlarge the soiled area. It is sometimes more desirable to
have a small stain than an enlarged stain as a result of
careless cleaning.
CAUTION: When cleaning interior soft trim
such as upholstery or carpeting, do not use
volatile cleaning solvents such as: acetone,
lacquer thinners, carbon tetrachloride, enamel
reducers, nail polish removers; or such cleaning
m aterials as laundry
reducing agents (except
instructions on stain
gasoline or naphtha fo r any cleaning purpose.
These materials may be toxic or flam m able, or
m ay cause damage to interior trim.
Cleaning Fabrics with Cleaning Fluid
This type o f cleaner should be used for cleaning
stains containing grease, oil or fats. Excess stain should
be gently scraped oft' trim with a clean dull knife or
scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure, and clean
cloths (preferably cheese cloth). Cleaning action with
cloth should be from outside of stain towards center and
constantly changing to a clean section o f cloth. W hen
stain is cleaned from fabric, im mediately wipe area
briskly with a clean absorbent towel or cheese cloth to
help dry area and prevent a cleaning ring. If ring forms,
immediately clean entire area or panel section o f the
trim assembly.
NOTE: Sometimes a difficult spot may require a
second application
soaps, bleaches or
as noted in the
removal). Never use
o f cleaning fluid followed