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How to clean car upholsteryOne question often asked is "How to clean car upholstery"? After reading this short article you will have a good idea to correctly cleaning car upholstery. We are now going to discuss a couple stains that are common automotive stains. Liquid Stains: Firstly we need to blot the stain and absorb all excess liquid. After this is done we will need to apply one of the several upholstery cleaners available from your local auto parts store. Spray a small amount on your car upholstery and let it work a couple of minutes. Take an old tooth brush and scrub the stain a bit. The next thing we need to do is take clean cloths and dry the soiled area. Repeat until you no longer see the stain and the cloth you are using does not show discoloration after the drying process. Hint: Shaving cream works well for small stains. Ink Stains: Now, this is a whole different animal. First DO NOT rub the stain as this can smear the ink and make a larger stain. First step to clean your car upholstery correctly of ink is to blot the area to remove any excess but do not smear the ink. Spray a small amount of hairspray and and let it sit a few minutes. Take clean dry towels and clean the area. Repeat as needed but use the minimum amount of cleaner as needed. Make sure to change your cloths frequently to prevent soiling the material from cross contamination. Hint: Rubbing alcohol can also be used to clean ink on car upholstery. By keeping your car upholstery clean not only will it look better it will also last longer. Of course if your upholstery is beyond help replacement seat covers are available for most cars and trucks. By following this short outline your vehicles upholstery will last much longer and will look much better. Need Free Links?
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