1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 279

Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area toremove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section.Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt 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 thematerial and don't rub it roughly. 5. As soon as you've cleaned the section, use asponge 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. 2. Use very little cleaner, light pressureand clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, "feathering"toward the center. 3. Keep changing to a clean section the cloth. of 4. When you clean astain from fabric,immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil,butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffeewith 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 will dissolve them and may cause them to smead. Using Solvent-The Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you nave to use solvent-type cleanerat all. Some spotsand stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.