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:
1.
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
2.
Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
3.
Keep changing
to
a clean section of the cloth.
4.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
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:
1.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left
on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
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:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
the area with a waterbaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon
(5
ml)
of
baking soda to
1
cup
(250
ml) of
lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
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