How to Remove Grease-based Stains From Furniture
Greasy foods and automotive fluids can leave unsightly stains on upholstered sofas and chairs. Dark, greasy splotches cause furniture and home interiors to appear dingy and improperly maintained. Grease-based stains quickly absorb into furniture upholstery and become harder to remove the longer they set. Promptly treat greasy stains on furniture to restore the upholstery's overall aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. Effectively remove grease-based stains from furniture upholstery using basic techniques and household supplies. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Plastic spoon
- Baking soda
- Vacuum
- Detergent-based pretreatment solvent
- 2 non-dyed cotton cloths
- Cool water
- Thick towel
Instructions
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Scrape off any excess grease using a plastic spoon. Try to remove as much grease as possible from furniture.
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Sprinkle an even layer of baking soda over the stain. Keep the baking soda on the furniture for 15 minutes to thoroughly absorb the grease.
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Extract the baking soda from the furniture using a vacuum attachment. Operate the vacuum according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Apply detergent-based pretreatment solvent to a non-dyed cotton cloth. Follow the solvent manufacturer's directions. Blot the grease stain with the cloth until the solvent is completely absorbed.
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Dampen another non-dyed cotton cloth with cool water. Blot the furniture with the damp cloth to rinse out the pretreatment solvent.
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Blot the furniture with a thick towel to remove all moisture from the furniture.
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Tips & Warnings
You can substitute cornstarch for the baking soda.
You can substitute a dry cleaning solvent for the detergent-based pretreatment solvent. Apply the dry cleaning solvent as indicated by the instructions on the product's label.
Test the pretreatment solvent on an inconspicuous area of the furniture to prevent discoloring the upholstery.
References
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