1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 306

Fabric Protection that Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects fabricsby repelling oil and water, which are the carriersof most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to cleanyour upholstery and carpet often to keep looking new. it Further information on cleaning available by calling is 1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167). 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 scrapeoff excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains causedby 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. 3. If an odor lingers aftercleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking 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 stainscan be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Shoe polish,wax crayon, tarand asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle's seat fabric. They should be removed as will soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner dissolve them and may cause them to spread. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 3. If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner. 6-51