Upholstery wine stains removal – A few too many glasses of red wine can end in a spill on your chair or sofa. You don’t have to regret your accident the next morning, if you act quickly and using the proper methods for removal. Here is a very quick guide on how you can manage this minor issue smoothly.
Step 1 – Blot the Stain with Paper Towels
As soon as there is a spill, immediately blot the liquid with paper towels. If the stain is an old one, however, and it has dried, you can immediately proceed to the next step.
Step 2 – Sponge the Stain with Warm Water
Mix warm water and salt, soak a sponge with it, and blot and scrub the stained fabric. A new stain will usually be diluted by the warm water and come off on the sponge, so wring it out and re-soak it every so often so you don’t spread the problem. Old, set-in stains are hard to remove, but some can be taken care of with this method anyway. For tougher spots, try the solution in step four.
Step 3 – Use Talcum Powder
Spread some talcum powder over the stain and let it stand for a few minutes (about three to five minutes will do). With a brush, spread and scrub the powder over the area. Remove it afterward using the same brush. Repeat step two at this time and assess if the stain has been completely removed. If not, proceed to step four.
Step 4 – Drop Small Amount of Vinegar and Brush It
If you keep on trying to remove red wine stains, but it is too stubborn to come off, try dropping some vinegar on it and brushing it off. The acidity of the vinegar will usually help in removing the wine fast.
Step 5 – Pour on Liquid Detergent
After brushing the stain with vinegar, pour a small amount of liquid detergent on it to finally lift away any remaining wine on the upholstery. Then, clean it off with the sponge and warm water and blot with a new paper towel. Once the wine is gone, take off the upholstery, if you can, wash it in your washing machine on a hot cycle, and spin dry it.
Step 6 – If All Else Fails, Get in touch
The above process is designed to minimize your expenses by using readily available household cleaners to get rid of the spill. However, if the spot is truly stubborn and will not come off after the previous steps, then perhaps you should get in touch with us.
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