1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 298

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner Fabric on First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mildsoap. If you need to use a solvent: Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knifeor scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, "featheri-ng" tgward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. When you clean a stain from tdbric, 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: 0 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'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. 0 .. Fabric Protection Non-Greasy Stains Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, removed be as follows: which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the carpet often to keep it looking new. soiled area with cool water. Further information on cleaning is available by calling If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions 1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167). described earlier. J 6-50