My tips will get Easter-related stains like chocolate & gravy out of your furniture – a 2-ingredient mix cleans red wine
UPHOLSTERY experts have shared their tips and tricks to get Easter-related stains out of fabrics and furniture.
A simple two-ingredient concoction took red wine clean out of sofas.
Cleaning specialist Rosen Delchev from Fantastic Services got her tools and tricks out, ready for upcoming Easter celebrations.
The number one anticipated culprit for the holiday? Easter egg chocolates.
Fret not if the sweet treat drips onto your expensive loveseat, as Delchev imparted her go-to stain removal tip.
“Absorb as much chocolate as possible by blotting the stain with a clean, white cloth or paper towel,” she wrote.
“Do not rub the stain, as this can push it deeper into the fabric.”
Instead, the expert opted for a combination of dish soap or laundry detergent with warm water.
“Work from the outside edges of the stain toward the center using a clean cloth or sponge dipped in the cleaning solution, repeat until the stain is completely removed.
“After removing the stain mostly, dampen a clean cloth with water and wipe away any remaining solution with a clean cloth.”
Red wine stains, which were just as tough to remove as chocolate, were a breeze thanks to the next trick up her sleeve.
“Blot the stain with a clean cloth to absorb the excess liquid. Make sure to mix a solution of equal parts water and white vinegar,” she said.
“Continue with gently dabbing the stain with the solution using a clean cloth. After that, rinse with water and blot dry.”
The vinegar and water solution was also tough on fruit juices and sauces.
For gravy, apple sauce, and dessert removal, she turned to the classic dish soap/detergent and warm water combo.
Watching out for feasts featuring cranberry sauce, she had ammonia on hand in case of any accidents.
Blot the stain with a clean cloth to absorb the excess liquid. Make sure to mix a solution of equal parts water and white vinegar.
Rosen Delchev
“Remove the excess sauce and blot the stain. Mix a solution of water and ammonia, this time. Dab the stain with it, then rinse and blot dry,” she instructed.
Paul O’Reilly, an upholstery expert at ScS, believes that the best advice for getting rid of stains is to always be prepared and quick on your feet.
“We understand that there are certain periods during the year when the likeliness of stains increases – particularly during seasonal holidays where there’s increased excitement amongst children, adults and pets alike,” he wrote.
“The best way to prepare for this inevitability is to make sure you have the best cleaning products at hand, absorbent kitchen roll with be your best friend.
“Lastly, make sure any stains or marks are treated immediately in the correct way, to avoid inadvertently making the stain worse. Make sure to clear excesses as soon as possible and always blot don’t rub!”