1997 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 296

Special Cleaning Problems 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: 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream,mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can beremoved as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 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. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a cleancloth. 0 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 . Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get themoff quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinyljeather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. 0 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. 6-48