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Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with
Scotchgard
TM
Fabric Protector,
a
3M
product. Scotchgard
TM
protects fabrics
by repelling
oil
and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with
this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to
keep it looking new.
Further information
on
cleaning
is
available by calling 1-800-433-3296
(in
Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167).
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 earlier.
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.
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:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge
the
soiled area with cool
water.
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If
a
stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
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If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with
a
watedbaking 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.
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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