1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 207

Service & Appearance Care Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Carefully scrape off excess stain. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to 'spread. D If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon ( 5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner. B Cleaning Leather Jse a soft cloth with lukewarm water and L mild soap or saddle soap. B B For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and90% water. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into finish, it can harm the leather. Combination Stains Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, :hili sauce and unknown stains. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Non-Greasy Stains Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. 0 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. 0 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and waterto clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflectionsin the windshield and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them 0 ...206