1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 265

Using Solvent-'l[iype Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap. 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, If you need to use a solvent: 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. Gently scrape excess soil 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 at the 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions 3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. described earlier. 4. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a treat the area with waterhaking a soda solution: cleaning ring. 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Special Cleaning Problems 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Greasy or Oily Stains Combination Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: creams, vegetableoils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 3. If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner.