1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 292

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use solvent: a 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knifeor scraper. 2. Use very little cleaner, lightpressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. Fabric Protection Your Chevrolet has upholstery has been treated with that Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are carriers the of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery new. _. often to keep it looking w A a ~ Further informationon cleaning is available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167). Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease,oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee withcream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 3. Keep changing to clean section of the cloth. a 4. When you cleana stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help preventa cleaning ring. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will if left stain on a vehicle's seat fabric. They should removed as be soon as possible. Be careful, because thecleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. 6-50 ...-