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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.
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.
3.
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,
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
2.
If
a
stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
3.
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.
4.
If needed, clean lightly
with
solvent-type cleaner.
Combination
Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow
to
dry.
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If a stain remains, clean
it
with solvent-type cleaner.
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