Special Fabric Cleaning Problems; Cleaning Vinyl; Cleaning Leather- Page 311

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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),
egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and
blood can be removed as follows:

1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the

soiled area with cool water.

2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions

described earlier.

3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, 

treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: 
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.

4. Let dry.

Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:

1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.

2. First, clean with cool water and allow to 

dry completely.

3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions

described earlier.

Cleaning Vinyl

Use warm water and a clean cloth.

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Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. 
You may have to do it more than once.

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Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain 
if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth
and a vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer for 
this product.

Cleaning Leather

Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.

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For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your
dealer for this product.

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Never use oils, varnishes, solvent

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based or abrasive

cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.

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Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish, it can harm the leather.