How to Remove Stains From Upholstery
Removing pet stains from upholstery can be a challenge, but with the right tools and procedures, you’ll have that stain out in no time.
In upholstery cleaning Perth, there are two main types of stains – those made up of dyes and those made up of pigment. Dyes tend to show up as colored liquids while pigments tend to appear as wet or dry solids. While different methods may be used for removing each type, it’s important to always spot test any upholstery cleaning products prior to use on an entire surface.
To Remove A Dye-based Stain from Upholstery:
1) Use cold water or club soda – Pour cold water or club soda onto the affected area. Work the liquid into the upholstery, and then blot up with a clean cloth. Repeat until the affected area is gone.
2) Use dish soap – Place several drops of liquid dish soap onto the affected upholstery. Work it into the upholstery with your fingers or a toothbrush, and then blot up with a clean cloth.
3) Use dry cleaning solvent – Apply directly to soiled area using brush applicator if available on product label. Do not over wet upholstery with solvent as this can cause permanent staining on synthetic fabrics. Blot up excess solvent immediately after application using paper towels or absorbent cloths. Allow upholstery to air dry for approximately 10 minutes before use or vacuum dry completely before use if possible.
4) Use upholstery spot cleaner – Apply upholstery spot cleaner directly to soiled upholstery. Blot up with clean cloth by pressing firmly around the entire stain area. Repeat application as needed until the upholstery is removed. If available, follow up with upholstery cleaning product or carpet extractor.
5) Use rubbing alcohol – Dampen a soft cloth with pure alcohol and gently wipe stained area of upholstery to remove pet urine stains.
To Remove A Pigment-based Stain from Upholstery:
1) Use cold water or club soda – Apply fluid liberally by placing cloth beneath stain if possible to absorb the liquid. Work the liquid into the upholstery, and then blot up with a clean cloth. Repeat until upholstery is removed.
2) Use upholstery cleaning product – Apply upholstery cleaner directly to stained upholstery. Blot up with clean cloth by pressing firmly around the entire stain area. Repeat application as necessary until upholstery is free of stain. If available, follow up with carpet extractor or upholstery spot cleaner for stubborn stains.
3) Use 3% hydrogen peroxide – Mix one part 3% hydrogen peroxide with two parts water in a spray bottle. Spray onto stained upholstery, and then blot up immediately with clean paper towels or absorbent cloths before this mixture dries on fabric surface. Allow to air dry completely before vacuum cleaning if possible, then vacuum up any remaining residue.
4) Use upholstery spot cleaner – Apply upholstery spot cleaner directly to stained upholstery. Blot up with clean cloth by pressing firmly around the entire stain area. Repeat application as necessary until upholstery is free of stain. If available, follow up with carpet extractor or upholstery cleaning product for stubborn stains.
5) Use acetone – Cover the affected surface with a cloth dampened in pure acetone if possible. Allow to soak into stained material for 10-15 minutes before blotting off the wetness from the surface with dry absorbent cotton balls and/or paper towels until area is completely dry and looking normal again.
6) Use paint thinner – Apply upholstery upholstery spot cleaner directly to soiled upholstery. Blot up with clean cloth by pressing firmly around the entire stain area. Repeat application as needed until upholstery is free of stain. Allow upholstery to air dry completely before vacuum cleaning if possible, then vacuum up any remaining residue.
7) Use dry cleaning solvent – Apply this directly to stained upholstery using brush applicator if available on product label. Do not over wet upholstery with solvent as this can cause permanent staining on synthetic fabrics. Allow to soak for no more than 10 minutes, then blot up excess solvent immediately using paper towels or absorbent cloths until only clean water remains on upholstery. Allow upholstery to air dry for approximately 10 minutes before use or vacuum dry completely before use if possible.
8) Use upholstery spot cleaner – Apply upholstery spot cleaner directly to soiled upholstery. Blot up with clean cloth by pressing firmly around the entire stain area. Repeat application as needed until upholstery is free of stain. If available, follow up with carpet extractor or upholstery cleaning product for stubborn stains.
9) Use vinegar – Mix one part white distilled vinegar with two parts water in a spray bottle using 1/2 cup of water and 2 tbsp of vinegar). Spray this mixture on stained upholstery and blot up immediately with clean paper towels or absorbent cloths before this mixture dries on upholstery surface. Allow upholstery to air dry for up to 24 hours before use if possible, then vacuum up any remaining residue.
10) Use upholstery cleaning product – Apply upholstery cleaner directly to affected upholstery. Blot up with clean cloth by pressing firmly around the entire stain area. Repeat application as necessary until upholstery is free of stain. Allow upholstery to air dry completely before vacuum cleaning if possible, then vacuum up any remaining residue.
11) Use dishwashing liquid diluted with water – Mix one teaspoon dishwashing liquid and two tablespoons water in a spray bottle using 1/2 cup of water and 2 tbsp of). Spray stained upholstery with mixture and blot up immediately with clean paper towels or absorbent cloths before this mixture dries on upholstery surface. Allow upholstery to air dry for up to 24 hours before use if possible, then vacuum up any remaining residue.
12) Use carpet cleaner – Using a spray bottle, apply upholstery cleaner directly to stained upholstery making sure the entire stained area is covered evenly. Blot up excess dribble with clean paper towels until upholstery is damp but not wet looking, taking care not to spread spot further onto fabric. If available, follow by using a brush applicator on upholstery shampoo product applied directly to the stained area while machine setting is on “Floor Cleaning” mode. Vacuum up upholstery shampoo residue after upholstery is completely dry and looking normal again. If upholstery can not be laundered or upholstery spot cleaner applied, use upholstery cleaning product for stubborn stains instead.
13) Use dry foam upholstery cleaner – Using a spray bottle, apply upholstery cleaner directly to stained upholstery making sure the entire stained area is covered evenly. Blot up excess dribble with clean paper towels until upholstery is damp but not wet looking, taking care not to spread spot further onto fabric. Allow upholstery to air dry completely before using any of the above cleaning suggestions as necessary.
14) Use carpet extractor – Thoroughly saturate stained area on upholstery with upholstery shampoo upholstery cleaner. Allow cleaning solution to soak into upholstery for up to 10 minutes then blot up any excess upholstery cleaner or upholstery solvent until only clean water remains on upholstery. If upholstery cannot be laundered, use upholstery spot cleaner instead of upholstery cleaner.
15) Use dry cleaning solvent – Apply using brush applicator if available on product label. Do not over wet upholster with solvent as this will cause permanent staining on synthetic fabrics. Blot out all excess solvent immediately by pressing firmly with paper towels or absorbent cloths, taking care not to spread stain further onto fabric surface before it is absorbed fully into material fibers. If upholstery cannot be laundered, dry upholstery cleaner for stubborn stains or upholstery spot cleaner instead of upholstery solvent.
16) Hire a professional upholstery cleaner – Hire a professional upholstery cleaning Hobart service to remove stains from upholster. Bring a sample of stained upholstery material to the furniture store where you pick out the new fabric for your sofa or armchair and ask assistance from an experienced sales representative there regarding how to remove pet urine stains from upholstery.
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