FORD 1998 Taurus - Manual (Page 174)

Cleaning leather seats (if equipped)
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft,
damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the
surface with a mild soap.
If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a
mild soap and water solution, the leather may be
cleaned using a commercially available cleaning
product “Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner” and a
3M “Type T’ scrubbing pad by using the following
steps;
The type of scrubbing pad is very critical
because the common 3M “Scotch Brite” green
pad is too aggressive and will damage the
leather surface
• Spray a small amount of the leather cleaner on
the pad and rub the area to be cleaned with the
pad using a circular motion. Only clean 1/4 of the
area at a time. For heavily soiled areas, spray the
cleaner directly onto the leather (two squirts
should be adequate) and rub with the pad. Repeat
if necessary.
• Use a soft, damp cloth to remove the loosened
dirt and foam.
• Dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use household cleaners, glass cleaner,
alcohol solutions or cleaner intended for vinyl,
rubber or plastics. These products can damage
the leather.
In some instances, color or dye transfer can
occur when wet clothing (wool, denim, leathers
or other non-colorfast garments) comes in
contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs,
the leather should be cleaned immediately to
avoid permanent staining.
“Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner” (product
number AS-300) is available from “First Brands” by
calling 1–800–726–1001. This product may also be
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