How to remove soda stains in headliner? (Chrysler minivan)

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the walrus

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Hey dudes-

I did a search on cleaning headliners. Most of the results discuss general cleaning, using APC on a MF, being careful not to get it too moist, etc.



Is there a way to attack a specific stain on a headliner? Looks like it might be from soda or hot chocolate or something. The stain is a dark splatter about the size of a dime.



Thanks in advance.



Justin
 
Justin,

Use a carpet/upholstery cleaner on it. The trick is to use a towel to soak up the stain. Don't let the cleaner soak too long or soak it too much, it could just cause the stain to spread deeper. I's spray a little bit of cleaner on it, pat it down with a clean and dry towel and repeat as needed.
 
Soda is water based, so all you will need is a mild water based cleaner, and then pat dry with a microfiber towel







John
 
JohnKleven said:
Soda is water based, so all you will need is a mild water based cleaner, and then pat dry with a microfiber towel







John
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But wouldn't the sugars/corn syrup in the soda make it more difficult to remove and require something a little stronger like APC and/or upholstery cleaner?
 
bert31 said:
But wouldn't the sugars/corn syrup in the soda make it more difficult to remove and require something a little stronger like APC and/or upholstery cleaner?
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Yes! Hot water will work the best . Use a terry towel , blot and rub very lightly. Do not soak. Be careful.
 
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