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6-1. Maintenance and care

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Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent diluted 
to approximately 1%.



Wring out any excess water from 
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off 
remaining traces of detergent and 
water.

It is recommended that regular mainte-
nance should be performed for areas 
that are frequently touched to maintain 
quality.

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Routine maintenance

This maintenance is most effective if 
performed regularly (around once per 
month).

1

Soak a cloth in lukewarm water 
(approximately 104°F [40°C]), 
wring it out thoroughly and then 
wipe the entire body.

Wipe carefully so that the pile is not dishev-

eled. Be sure to prepare a clean cloth. 

Once you have wiped the part with the 

cloth, rinse it until it is completely clean 

before using the cloth again.

2

Once it has dried, use a lint brush 
or the like to comb the pile.

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When cleaning the artificial 
leather (Ultrasuede

®

)



If liquid is spilled onto the surface, 

apply tissue paper or the like to 
absorb the liquid.



If any substance such as mud or cof-
fee dries and becomes stuck to the 
surface, use a lint brush or the like to 
lightly brush the dirty area and 
remove the substance. Then, it is 
recommended to clean the dried 
substance from the surface using a 
vacuum cleaner.



For oil-based substances, use a dry 
cloth or tissue paper to wipe off the 
substance as much as possible, 
while being careful not to spread it.

If the substance still cannot be 
removed, use the following procedure 
to remove it.

1

Liquid substances: Soak a cloth in 
lukewarm water (approximately 
104°F [40°C]), wring it out thor-
oughly and then wipe the dirty area 
from the outside inward.

Wipe carefully so that the pile is not dishev-

eled. Be sure to prepare a clean cloth and 

use the clean portion of it to clean the sur-

face.
Oil-based substances: Dab a cloth soaked 

in benzene, lukewarm water or pure ethyl 

alcohol (for drinking) within the dirty area 

from the outside inward, and then dab a 

dry cloth on the dirty area to absorb the 

substance.

2

If the pile on the surface is dishev-
eled, use a lint brush or the like to 
lightly brush the surface, and then 
allow the surface to dry completely.

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To remove substances adhered to 
the pile

To clean dust or other adhered sub-
stances, use a lint brush or the like to 

Cleaning the synthetic leather 
areas

Cleaning the artificial leather 
(Ultrasuede

®*

) areas (IS500)