This section of the series will provide useful tips on how to fight stains on your upholstery , which includes curtains, bedsheets etc. , removing which is even tougher as the stains are stronger and you don’t have full access to them, rather you can only work on the surface, which leaves us with fewer options to remove them. Following tips will certainly prove useful in fighting these stains :
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Alcoholic Beverages : In case of alcoholic beverage stains, first of all mix 1 tbsp of white vinegar with ½ cup of rubbing alcohol, and sponge the stain with this solution using a clean cloth. Repeat the process 2-3 times until the stain disappears. Else, you can use 1tbsp liquid hand dish washing detergent mixed in 2 cups of cold water .
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Juice or Sauce : If the stain is due to juice or sauce, mix 1tbsp of liquid dish washing detergent in 2 cups of cold water and repeat the process of sponging until the stain disappears.
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Ashes : In case of an ashes stain, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent using a clean cloth. Afterwards, blot until the solvent is absorbed and repeat the process until stain disappears. Else, you can use liquid hand dish washing detergent in place of the solvent.
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Baby Oil : If the stain is caused by baby oil, sprinkle baking soda or any other absorbent such as talc on the stain. Let stand for 10-15 minutes, and then vacuum. After that, sponge the stain using a dry- cleaning solvent and blot until the solvent is absorbed, and repeat the process until the stain disappears.