9-116 Vehicle CareFabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with a softbrush attachment to remove dustand loose dirt. A canister vacuumwith a beater bar in the nozzle mayonly be used on floor carpet andcarpeted floor mats. For soils,always try to remove them first withplain water or club soda. Beforecleaning, gently remove as much ofthe soil as possible using one of thefollowing techniques:. For liquids: gently blot theremaining soil with a papertowel. Allow the soil to absorbinto the paper towel until nomore can be removed.. For solid dry soils: remove asmuch as possible and thenvacuum.To clean:1. Saturate a lint-free, clean whitecloth with water or club soda.2. Remove excess moisture.3. Start on the outside edge of thesoil and gently rub toward thecenter. Continue cleaning, usinga clean area of the cloth eachtime it becomes soiled.4. Continue to gently rub thesoiled area.5. If the soil is not completelyremoved, use a mild soapsolution and repeat the cleaningprocess with plain water.If any of the soil remains, acommercial fabric cleaner or spotlifter may be necessary. Test a smallhidden area for colorfastness beforeusing a commercial upholsterycleaner or spot lifter. If the locallycleaned area gives any impressionthat a ring formation may result,clean the entire surface.A paper towel can be used to blotexcess moisture from the fabric orcarpet after the cleaning process.LeatherTo remove dust, a soft clothdampened with water can be used.If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a soft cloth dampenedwith a mild soap solution can beused. Allow the leather to drynaturally. Do not use heat, steam,or spot lifters or spot removers,or shoe polish on leather.Many commercial leather cleanersand coatings that are sold topreserve and protect leathermay permanently change theappearance and feel of the leatherand are not recommended. Do notuse silicone or wax-based products,or those containing organic solventsto clean the vehicle's interiorbecause they can alter theappearance by increasing thegloss in a non-uniform manner.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com
