1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 278

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. you off Some spots and stains will clean better withjust water and mild soap. If you need use a solvent: to ' Shoe-polish,wax crayon, t r and asphalt will stain a 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. .if, Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg; fruit ffuit, Gently scrape- excess from the trim material with soil a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit,urine and blood can be removed as follows: light pressure -and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the .the stab, "feathe*g" toward the center. Keep soiled area with cool water. changing to .a clean section cloth. of the If a stain remains, follow the foam-typ.e instructions 0 When yowclean a stain from fabric, immediately described earlier. dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a 0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit urine, or cleaning ring. treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) Sp.ecialCleanhg Prob1e:m of lukewarm water. 0 If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Stains causedby grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe Combination S t a h polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic ice creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can Stains caused by candy, cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as. follows: be removed asfollows: Carefully scxape,off exces-s stain, then clean with Carefully scrape off excess stain. cool water and allow to dry. @ Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. -If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner.