1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 283

lg Solvent-"ype Cleaner on Fabric rmt, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean better withjust off water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will if left stain 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 fruit, 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit juice, milk, softdrinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can a clean, dull knife or scraper. be removed as follows: 2. Use very little cleaner, light pressureand 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 the cloth. of described earlier. 4. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately v 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning o d t or urine, dry the area witha blow dryer to help prevent a treat the area with waterbaking soda solution: a cleaning ring. 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Special Cleaning Problems 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Greasy or Oily Stains combination Stains Stains caused by grease,oil, butter, margarine, shoe Stains caused by candy, ice crearn, mayonnaise, chili polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, and asphalt can tar 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. be removed as follows: 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 3. If a stain remains, clean with solvent-type cleaner. it 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.