1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 267

Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, butter, margarine, shoe oil, polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomitor urine, treat the area with waterhaking soda solution: a 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. 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 themto spread. Non-C :--y Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit fruit, juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrapeoff excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 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. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do more than once. it 0 2. If a stain remains, followthe foam-type instructions described earlier. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them off quickly. a clean Use cloth and a vinyueather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. 6-46