By Arina Smith
There’s nothing worse than that moment of pure terror when you spill something on your couch. Whether it’s red wine or coffee, you fear it may never come out.
But fear not!
There are some successful tips and tricks to use on upholstered furniture that will remove the stains and leave you feeling calm and happy. You’ll never again have to experience the horror of spilling on your couch again.
Read on to learn just how to get stains out of upholstery so your furniture can look good as new again.
How to Get Stains Out of Upholstery: 6 Types of Stains
There are a few different ways you can approach a stain on upholstered furniture. Each method will be effective for specific types of stains, so read carefully to choose the best one for your furniture!
Before you use one of these five methods, it’s helpful to apply steam to the stain. This will help the stain become easier to remove. You can try tools like the Steam Cleaner Master for great results.
Most Food Stains:
For most general food stains, you can simply use water and dish soap to remove the stain. All you need to do is grab a sponge or cloth, put some soapy water on it, and scrub the stain.
Coffee Stains:
If you drink coffee regularly, you probably know how badly coffee can stain things like clothing and furniture fabrics. But if you spill on upholstery, fear not! All you need to do is mix a small amount of laundry detergent with warm water and blot with a paper towel.
Wine and Berry Stains:
Red wine and dark berry stains can be some of the more difficult substances to remove from fabric, but it’s still possible! For these stains, start with carbonated water to try and lift the stain from the fabric.
If this doesn’t work, you can mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of laundry detergent with 4 cups of water. Use a clean cloth and the solution to dab the stain away.
Grease/Oil Stains:
If you spill oil or grease on your upholstery, you’ll want to take a different approach. Try sprinkling some baking soda on the stain so it absorbs the grease or oil. Let it soak up the stain for at least 10 minutes, and then vacuum the stain.
From there, you can use a toothbrush with dish soap to gently scrub at what’s left of the stain.
Ink Stains:
If you (or your kids) gets pen ink or permanent marker on the couch, don’t fret! All you need to do is apply some rubbing alcohol to the stain and gently blot until the stain dissipates.
Stains Don’t Need to Be Permanent!
Don’t let coffee or wine spills ruin your beautiful upholstered furniture. Now that you know how to get stains out of upholstery, you can make your furniture look good as new again!
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