1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 278

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner Fabric on First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you needto use a solvent: 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife scraper. or Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle's seat fabric. They should removed as be soon as possible. Be careful, because cleaner will the dissolve them and may cause them to spread. 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: 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 withcool water. outside of the stain, "feathering" toward center. the 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 dry 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a the area with a waterbaking soda solution: cleaning ring. 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, butter, margarine, shoe oil, polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetableoils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. I.. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 6-51