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Fabric Cleaning Tips – Your upholstery probably takes more wear and tear than you realize: Soiled shoes, spilled drinks, kids and pets can quickly turn your interior into a mess. Follow these 10 upholstery cleaning tips to help eradicate the mess:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Deal with spilled drinks immediately<\/h3>\n
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It\u2019s not always easy to do, but the quicker you clean up spills such as coffee, juice or cola, the less likely you\u2019ll have a stain set in your sofa fabric or carpet. First, dilute the spill cool water (never use hot water, it can set the stain). Then, blot the excess liquid up with a clean rag or paper towel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Use glass cleaner for difficult stains<\/h3>\n
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Some difficult stains that remain even after you clean them can sometimes be broken up with glass cleaner. Before using glass cleaner to remove a stain, test it in an inconspicuous area to make sure it won\u2019t stain the fabric or carpet itself. Then saturate the area with glass cleaner, let it sit for five minutes, then blot to clean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Attack ink stains with hairspray<\/h3>\n
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If you somehow get ink on your car\u2019s interior fabric or carpet, spray the area with hairspray. Let it sit for a few minutes until it absorbs the stain, then wipe it off. Repeat as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Don\u2019t let bloodstains set<\/h3>\n
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If blood comes in contact with your upholstery, do not clean it with hot water, which can set the stain. Make a paste with cold water and powdered laundry detergent. Apply to the stain until the stain dries, then use a brush or vacuum to remove it. Clean up any excess laundry detergent to avoid attracting more stains or dirt to the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Clean vinyl the right way<\/h3>\n
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In general, vinyl upholstery can be cleaned with a damp rag and baking soda. Rinse this mixture off with water and dish soap. Avoid using any oil- or mineral-based cleaners, which can make vinyl stiff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a06. Give carpet a deep clean<\/h3>\n
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The key to cleaning interior carpet and fabric upholstery is to get deep into the fibers. Using one gallon of hot water, mix one cup of vinegar and some dish soap, then use a hard bristle brush to work into the fibers. Let this sit for about 30 minutes before rinsing with water and blotting it dry with rags.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Dry leather thoroughly<\/h3>\n
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Leather upholstery is quite sensitive to water, but water is necessary to clean it. Use a cloth with water and a low-pH soap to clean it, then dry thoroughly afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Use ammonia to brighten fading carpet<\/h3>\n
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If your car’s non-wool carpeting is fading, vacuum it thoroughly. Then, use a mixture of half a cup of ammonia and one pint of water to mop the carpeting. Do not use ammonia if the carpeting is made of wool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Remove fabric indentations with an iron<\/h3>\n
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Heavy objects left in the cargo hold or other areas of the car interior can sometimes leave indentations. To fix this, cover the marks with a damp towel, then use an iron set on a low setting and gently iron the towel. Do not use a hot iron and do not leave the iron in one spot for too long, as this can melt the carpet fibers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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10. Know when to call in the pros<\/h3>\n
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If you prefer to save your elbow grease or when you try these various strategies don\u2019t work effectively, it may be time to call in a\u00a0professional\u00a0rather than continuing to attack the stain with your own methods and risk damage to the upholstery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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