1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 266

5. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, seeif you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean better withjust off water and mild soap. If you need to usea solvent: Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove anyloose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions onthe container label. 4. Use suds only and apply with clean sponge. Don't a saturate the material and don't it roughly. rub 5. As soon as you've cleaned the section, usea sponge to remove the suds. 6. Rinse the section witha clean, wet sponge. 1. Gently scrape excesssoil 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 the at outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. 3. Keep changing toa clean sectionof the cloth. 4. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with blow dryer to help prevent a a cleaning ring. 7. Wipe off what's left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. 8. Dry it immediately with a blow dryer. 9. Wipe with a clean cloth. 6-45