1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 252

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your Chevrolet, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: 0 0 0 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your Chevrolet dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinyl or leather. Here are some cleaning tips: 0 Never use these to clean your vehicle: 0 Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone 0 0 Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover 0 0 0 0 0 They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and changeto a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don't saturate the stained area. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. 6-44