That's because it IS dry cleaning fluid. Perchloroethylene. Used to use it
on my sails for my boat when they got too dirty looking. I would buy a
gallon of it at the drycleaners put it in a five gallon bucket and add the
sail, then agitate like crazy. Worked great. The first time I sprayed
BrakeKleen, I recognised the smell immediately. Developed during the second
world war I believe as a safe degreaser. I hardly think it's safe though.
:-) Be careful with it and check it's safety sheet.
Courtney

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: Removing oil from upholstery

> I'll second Darryl's suggestion.  It makes a fantastic 'dry cleaning'
> fluid.  :)
>