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For 1990-2009 cars only

Grease or Oily Stains

This cleaning procedure applies to stains caused by the following substances:

    • Grease
    • Oil
    • Butter or margarine
    • Shoe polish
    • Coffee with cream
    • Chewing gum
    • Cosmetic creams
    • Vegetable oils
    • Wax crayon
    • Tar and asphalt
  1. Carefully scrape off the excess matter.
  2. Use a solvent type fabric cleaner on the stained area. Refer to Spot Cleaning Fabric Trim .
  3. Shoe polish, wax crayons, tar, and asphalt will stain if left on the trim. Remove these stains as soon as possible. Use care because the cleaner may cause the stains to bleed as the cleaner dissolves the stains.

Non-Greasy Stains

These stains include the following substances:

    • Ketchup
    • Black coffee
    • Egg
    • Fruit
    • Fruit juice
    • Milk
    • Soft drinks
    • Wine
    • Vomit
    • Blood
    • Urine
  1. Carefully scrape off the excess matter.
  2. Sponge the stain with cool water.
  3. If a stain remains, use a foam type multi-purpose powered cleaner to remove the stain. Refer to Interior Cleaning .
  4. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area using a water/baking soda solution of 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) baking soda to 250 milliliters (1 cup) of lukewarm water.
  5. Finally, if needed, clean lightly using a solvent type fabric cleaner.

Combination Stains

These stains include the following substances:

    • Candy
    • Ice cream
    • Mayonnaise
    • Chili sauce
    • Stains of unknown origin
  1. Carefully scrape off the excess matter.
  2. Clean with cold water.
  3. Allow the area to dry.
  4. If a stain remains, clean the stain using a solvent type fabric cleaner.