1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 290

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: 0 0 0 Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside Your Vehicle of Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid dust and loose of dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and paintedsurfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non-SolventDry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots andstains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer.(See "Appearance Care and Materials''in the Index.) Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. 0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to clean area a often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover 0 0 0 0 0 0 They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.