1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 293

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water andmild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 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. Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can a clean, dull knife or scraper. be removed as follows: 2. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at 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 fabric, immediatelydry the from 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. treat the area with a waterbaking sodasolution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) Special Cleaning Problems of lukewarm water. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 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. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. 6-49