• Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundrydetergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers.Using too much soap will leave a residue thatleaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners,about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is agood guide.• Do not heavily saturate your upholstery whilecleaning.• Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result fromthe use of many organic solvents such as naptha,alcohol, etc.Fabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachmentfrequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canistervacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may onlybe used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats.For soils, always try to remove them first with plainwater or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove asmuch of the soil as possible using one of the followingtechniques:• For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with apaper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into thepaper towel until no more can be removed.• For solid dry soils: remove as much as possibleand then vacuum.To clean, use the following instructions:1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water orclub soda.2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rubtoward the center. Continue cleaning, using a cleanarea of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until thecleaning cloth remains clean.5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mildsoap solution and repeat the cleaning processthat was used with plain water.If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner orspot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test asmall hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locallycleaned area gives any impression that a ring formationmay result, clean the entire surface.After the cleaning process has been completed, a papertowel can be used to blot excess moisture from thefabric or carpet.6-81
