2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 265

Vehicle Care Cleaners can contain solvents that can become concentrated in the vehicle's interior. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle's doors and windows. Do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: 9-81 • Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: • Do not heavily saturate the upholstery while cleaning. • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. • Damage to the vehicle's interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. • For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel until no more can be removed. • Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle's interior surfaces. • Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal. • For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and then vacuum.