Vehicle service and care 9-75 – Saturn 2009 ASTRA User Manual

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Fabric/Carpet

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 soils, always try to remove
them 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, use the following
instructions:

1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white

cloth with water or club soda.

2. Wring the cloth to remove excess

moisture.

3. Start on the outside edge of the

soil and gently rub toward the
center. Continue cleaning, using
a clean area of the cloth each
time it becomes soiled.

4. Continue to gently rub the soiled

area until the cleaning cloth
remains clean.

5. If the soil is not completely

removed, use a mild soap
solution and repeat the cleaning
process that was used with
plain water.

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.

Vehicle Service and Care

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