1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 310

Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need t o clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new. Further information on cleaning is available by calling 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. v o m i t . urine and blood can be removed a s follows: 1. CarefLlIly scrape off excess stain. then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains. follow the ham-type instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit ot- urine. treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon ( 5 1111) of baking soda to 1 cup (350 1111) of lukewarm water. 3. I f needed. clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. 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: Combination Stains Stains caused by candy. ice crean~, mayonnaise. chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed 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, t a r and asphalt will stain if left on ; vehicle's seat fabric. They should be removed a s 1 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 clcaner. 6-51