Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic, and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth.
GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer.
Here are some cleaning tips:
• | Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. |
• | Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set. |
• | Carefully scrape off any excess stain. |
• | Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. |
• | To avoid forming a ring on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. |
Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions:
Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, and blood can be removed using the club soda water instructions given earlier in this section. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water and baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Let dry.
Stains caused by oil and grease can be cleaned with an approved GM cleaner and a clean, white cloth.
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques:
• | For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel until no more can be removed. |
• | For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and then vacuum. |
To clean:
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface.
After the cleaning process has been completed, a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet.