1997 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 337

Non-Greasy 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. Cleaning Vinyl Usewarm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. 0 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup(250 ml) of lukewarm water. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. 0 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. 0 For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniturepolish or shoe polish on leather. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm the leather.