1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 248

Using Solvent-Type Cleaneron 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 mildsoap. If you need to usea solvent: 0 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 andmay cause them to spread. 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: 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at outside of the the stain, "feathering" toward the center. Keep changing to aclean section of the cloth. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.) Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. @ 0 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: Carefully scrape off excess stain. @ If an odor lingers after cleaning vomitor urine, treat the area witha waterhakingsoda solution:1 teaspoon ( 5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can removed as follows: be 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner. 6-43