1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 242

Using Solvent-7jvpe Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Somespots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap. If you need to use it, then: Gently scrape excesssoil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside the stain, of "feathering" toward the center. Keep changing toa clean sectionof the cloth. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with anair hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See previous NOTICE.) Special Cleaning Problems If a stain remains, followthe foamGreasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, type instructions earlier in this butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee section. with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit and asphalt. or urine, treat the area with water/ a baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon Carefully scrape off excess stain. (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup Then follow the solvent-type (250 ml) of lukewarm water. instructions earlier in this section. Finally, if needed, clean lightly with Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and solvent-type cleaner. asphalt will stain if left onvehicle a Combination Stains:Like candy, ice seat fabric. They should be removed cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them unknown stains. and may cause them tobleed. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool waterand allow to Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drydrinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiledarea with cool water. 241