Note: Before attempting to replace stained trim, the authors of this guide recommend attempting to remove stains using the methods described below.
Chewing gum
1. Apply ice to the remaining gum to harden it.
2. Scrape off as much gum as possible with a spoon.
3. Try to remove the remaining stain by locally wetting the upholstery with methyl alcohol.
4. Finally, rinse the treated area with warm soapy water and dry with a clean cloth.
Grease stains
1. Using a clean, dry cloth, absorb as much grease as possible. Try not to spread the stain over a larger area.
2. Try to remove the remaining stain by locally treating the upholstery with a piece of clean cotton cloth soaked in methyl alcohol.
3. Finally, rinse the treated area with warm soapy water and dry it with a clean, dry cloth.
Chocolate
1. Scrape off the base layer of chocolate with a spoon.
2. Locally treat the stain with a clean cotton cloth soaked in methyl alcohol.
3. Finally, rinse the treated area with warm soapy water and dry it with a clean, dry cloth.
Ballpoint pen ink
1. Mix equal parts fresh calcium chloride with floridin (fuller's earth, bleaching clay) - both can be purchased at the pharmacy.
2. Add a couple of drops of methyl alcohol and beat the ingredients until you get a thick paste.
3. Apply the paste to the stained area of the upholstery and let it dry.
4. Remove dried paste with a damp cloth.
5. Wipe the treated area with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
6. If the stain cannot be completely removed, repeat the procedure.
Note: If the area of the trim material becomes dull after removing the stain, treat it with wool soaked in glycerin, then wipe with a clean cotton cloth.
Blood
1. Immediately wash the stained area with cold water.
2. If the stain cannot be removed immediately, treating the upholstery with ammonia is very effective.
3. Finally, rinse the treated area with warm soapy water and dry with a clean cloth.