1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 190

Non-Greasy Stains NOTICE: Such as catsup,coffee (black), egg, Your Chevrolet has upholstery that has Be careful with a hair dryer or heat fruit, fruit juice, milk, softdrinks, wine, been treated with Scotchgard'" Fabric lamp. You could scorchthe fabric. Protector, a 3M product. ScotchgardTM vomit, urine and blood. protects fabrics by repelling oil and Carefully scrape off excess stain, then water, which are the carriers of most Wipe with a clean cloth. sponge the soiled area with cool stains. Even withthis protection, you water. still needto clean your upholstery often If a stain remains, followthe foamUsing Solvent-Type Cleaner on to keep it looking new. type instructions described earlier. Fabric Further information on cleaning is If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit First, see if you have to use solvent-type available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in or urine, treat the area with a . cleaner at all. Somespots and stains Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167). waterhaking soda solution: 1 will clean off better with just water and teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 mild soap. cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Special Cleaning Problems If you need to use a solvent: If needed, clean lightlywith solventGreasy or Oily Stains Gently scrape excess soil fromthe type cleaner. trim materialwith a clean, dull knife Such as grease, oil,butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing Combination Stains or scraper. Use verylittle cleaner, gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, light pressureand clean cloths wax crayon, tar andasphalt. (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning chili sauce and unknown stains. should start at the outside of the Carefully scrape off excess stain. Carefully scrapeoff excess stain, then stain, "feathering" toward the center. Follow the solvent-type instructions clean with cool water and allow to Keep changingto a clean sectionof described earlier. drythe cloth. Shoe polish,wax crayon, tar and If a stain remains, cleanit with When you clean a stain from fabric, asphalt will stain if left ona vehicle solvent-type cleaner. immediately drythe area with an air seat fabric. They should be removed hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help as soon as possible. Be careful, prevent a cleaning ring. (See the because the cleaner will dissolve them previous NOTICE.) and may cause them to spread. 189 I Fabric hotection