How to clean headlining?

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My car has 'West of England' 100% wool headlining which is an little grubby from age and an couple of minor water stains. I have asked elsewhere for info on how best to clean the material without damage to it. Had a few replies and one of those mentioned PANCRASOL should be used. Has anyone tried this product? Any other recommendations please.

[72EuropaTC]

No experience myself, but the people at Woolies Trim might be worth a call for some info?

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72EuropaTC said:

No experience myself, but the people at Woolies Trim might be worth a call for some info?

Thanks for comment, tried Woolies website and they do not sell any cleaners for wool products unfortunately.

[944Nick]

I have no experience of cleaning WoE cloth, but "Groom" (available in Halfords etc.) is extraordinarily good at removing stains from cloth and carpets. It's a foaming cleaner which comes in a spray-on aerosol. I've tried many cloth cleaners on cars and domestic fabrics over the years and there's nothing to touch this in my experience.

As ever, I'd be inclined to try a small area before committing to the whole job, but at £5 or so for a can, it's got to be worth a try. I find the best results come from gently agitating the foam with a small nail brush and then wiping/dabbing over the dampened area with a clean cloth.

Nick

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The best stuff i have used for Upholstery etc etc was called "Decosol" . An Orange Liquid,with quite a pleasant smell , applied neat or diluted , It was a brilliant cleaner , but havnt seen it for some years now . Was absolutely fab at cleaning vinle as well . I used to Valet cars and this was far the best .

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Thanks guys for your suggestions, I have used Decosol in the past and agree its great stuff, but not so sure its OK on wool. I am looking into the foam cleaner and may give it a go(in an small area).