How to remove greasy stains from the sofa: tips for different fabrics and old stains

Belnovosti
23.04.2022 23:15
belnovosti.by@yandex.ru
Updated: 09.04.2023 01:18

Cleaning upholstered furniture upholstery from greasy stains is not easy, especially if the stain was planted a long time ago.

The task is also complicated by a different approach to different tissues.

The same tool cannot wash different materials without causing damage to furniture. What should I do in this case?

Fresh spot

A fresh greasy spot should be soaked with a dry cloth or paper towel as soon as possible to remove the fat itself.

If the stain is planted on a flock, velour or chenille, it must be sprinkled with salt or baking soda.

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When the salt (soda) absorbs the remaining fat, it is cleaned with a brush.

Stains from matting, jacquard and tapestry are sprinkled with starch, chalk or baby powder.

You can grind 2 tablets of calcium gluconate or other medications designed to strengthen bones and joints.

The powder is left for 3-4 hours, and then cleaned with a vacuum cleaner and a brush.

If necessary, you can treat the stain with a dishwashing detergent, then remove the foam and dry the fabric with a hairdryer.

Old stains

For this purpose, a solution of ammonia is used – 1 ampoule of the drug is dissolved in 1 liter of warm water with the addition of 2 tsp lemon juice.

The solution is moistened with a napkin, placed on the stain and left for 1.5-2 hours, and then washed with soapy water, and then with clean water.
Dry the material with a hairdryer.