1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 322

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 withjust water and mildsoap. If you need to use a solvent: Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain ifleft on a vehicle's seat fabric. They should be removedas 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 asfollows: 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 witha waterhaking 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. 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 atthe 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 witha 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 asphaltcan be removed asfollows: Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed asfollows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 6-58