1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 304

Using Foam-Type Cleaneron Fabric any 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove loose dirt. If you need to use a solvent: 1. Gently scrape excess soil fromthe trim material with a clean, dull knife orscraper. 2. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, "feathering" toward thecenter. 3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth. 4. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch orwelt lines. 3. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label. 4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don't saturate the material and don't rub it roughly. 5. As soon as you've cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. 6. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. 7. Wipe off what's left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. 8. Dry it immediately with a blow dryer. 9. Wipe with a clean cloth. Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, sho'e 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. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle's seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner wiIl dissolve them and may cause them to spread. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner Fabric on 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. 6-59