Before you try to remove a spot or a stain from fabric, try to determine the type and the age of the spot or the stain. You can remove some spots or stains with water or a mild soap solution. Remove spots or stains as soon as possible.
Some stains or soils are very difficult and sometimes impossible to remove. These include the following stains:
| • | Lipstick |
| • | Inks |
| • | Grease |
When you clean this type of stain, do not enlarge the soiled area. Use GM Fabric Cleaner (solvent-type) or an equivalent in order to clean the following stains:
| • | Fat |
| • | Grease |
| • | Oil |
Gently scrape the excess stain from the trim material. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths, preferably cheesecloth. Start cleaning at the outside of the stain and feather towards the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
After you remove the stain, immediately dry the area with a heat dryer or a heat lamp. This prevents a cleaning ring from forming. Use caution with a heat dryer or a heat lamp in order to prevent fabric damage.
If a ring forms, immediately repeat the cleaning operation over a slightly larger area. Place emphasis on feathering toward the center of the stain. If a ring still remains, mask off the surrounding trim sections and clean the entire area with GM Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner or an equivalent. Refer to Cleaning of Fabric Trim.
