Cleaning the headliner

[slpa1]

Does anyone have a suggestion for cleaning the headliner material on an '07 EXL? I had a windshield replaced recently, and it appears the installer got a couple of greasy fingerprints on the windshield pillar. The marks are not dark - in fact, they're barely visible. I'd like to clean them off, but not at the risk of making the problem worse, or wrecking the headliner material.

Thanks in advance for any good suggestions!

[KarenCaren]

Require special care and attention, as cloth type headliners are assembled with foam backing and usually glued to a fibre roof panel. If the headliner becomes wet, it can cause the head liner to delaminate and fall down. An interior cleaner (303 TM Fabric & Vinyl Cleaner) should be used. Spray onto a terry towel and wipe very gently

Do not spray products directly onto head lining. Wipe lightly making sure not to leave headliner wet. Inspect and re-clean as necessary. It is better to clean twice, rather than to allow the head liner to get too wet. An alcohol based aerosol glass cleaner may also work for this operation because of its quick evaporation. Vinyl headliners should be cleaned the same way.
Methodology
·Lightly brush the headliner with a natural-latex sponge or a horsehair brush, they have very soft bristles that are gentle and is specially made for headliners or leather surfaces, this will loosen dust / dirt and make vacuuming easier (for very light dust or lint use a rolling lint brush)
·Do not use a stiff brush as you may snag or tear the headliner material
·Lightly vacuum the headliner to remove loose dust
·Spray 303 CM Cleaner & Spot Remover on to a 100% cotton terry towel
·Cleaning the headliner a quarter section at a time, use very light and even pressure on the towel to work the cleaner into the fabric. Do not saturate the material or use much pressure on the towel
·Use a fresh, clean damp, 100% cotton terry towel to remove the soil / dirt
·Frequently rinse the towel in clean warm water to ensure all dirt I soil is removed
·If the vehicle is fitted with a sunroof, open it a couple of inches, as dust builds up at the front edge.
·Clean this area before closing the sunroof and proceeding to the rear of the sunroof


Hope it helps. I found it in a forum in roadfly.com. Basically you need to work extra careful since you need to be gentle.


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[robcie]

I've used Stoner Upholstery & Carpet Cleaner with very good results. It is an aerosol, quick-drying product.

[2pilot]

I had a greasy fingerprint on my 07 pilots headliner as well, so I used armorall cleaning wipes and the print came right off..worked GREAT!

[beat taco]

x2 on the armor all cleaning wipes, while wiping down the plastic one time I figured what the heck, all three dirt spots that had been bugging me are gone from my headliner