1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Non-Greasy StainsStains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruitjuice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood canbe removed as follows:1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge thesoiled area with cool water.2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructionsdescribed earlier.3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution:1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)of lukewarm water.4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.Combination StainsStains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chilisauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean withcool water and allow to dry.If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type 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 stain ifyou don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth anda GM Vinylbeather Cleaner or equivalent product.Cleaning LeatherUse a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap orsaddle soap.For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylbeather Cleaneror equivalent product.0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasivecleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt isallowed to work into the finsh, it can hann the leather.