1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsStains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine andblood can be removed as follows:1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge thesoiled area with cool water.2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interiorcleaner instructions described earlier.3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution:1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)of lukewarm water.4. Letdry.Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chilisauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.2. First, clean with cool water and allow to drycompletely.3. If a stain remains, follow instructions forMulti-Purpose Interior Cleaner.Cleaning VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth.Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Youmay have to do it more than once.Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stainif you don’t get them off quickly. Use a cleancloth and a vinyvleather cleaner. See your dealerfor this product.Cleaning LeatherUse a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soapor saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, letthe leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See yourdealer for this product.Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasivecleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.Soiled or stained leather should be cleanedimmediately. If dirt is allowed to work into thefinish, it can harm the leather.6-49