Tips to Get rid of Stains and Odors
- by Samuel Green Category: Clothing Care Views: 114
Stains and odors can be removed easily using correct methods. Here we teach you easier ways to clean them. First thing you should know is getting the stain cleaned up before it has a chance to set is the best things you can do for fabrics.
Ink stain removal:
Ink stains require a solvent cleaner. Rubbing alcohol is the mildest solvent cleaner that most homeowners have on hand. You can use denatured alcohol, dry cleaning fluid, or other solvent you have on hand.
Be cautious with solvent cleaners, as they tend to be smelly, flammable, and volatile. No smoking or sparks!
Blot ink stains from outside toward the middle to prevent spreading.
Apply solvent to white rag, not a colored rag, as you do not want to impart dyes to your upholstery and blot.
Do not rub, as you do not want to damage weave or fibers.
Rust stain removal:
Chemically, acids are the preferred way to remove rust stains. Lemon juice (citric acid), or the "stronger" white vinegar (acetic acid) are mild ACIDS which may resolve the problem.
Or, you will need a rust remover product. Most rust removers contain oxalic acid. If using a powdered rust remover, you will need to apply the rust remover on a wet sponge, making a paste on the stains. Cleaner will have to remain on stains to allow it to dissolve the rust. Reapplications may be necessary.
Test in an inconspicuous area first for any ill effects on upholstery.
Dye stain removal:
Although dye holds strongly on most soft surfaces, nothing "always works" especially after it sits for a while, dabbing a little hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball and gently rubbing area may worth a try.
Wine stain removal:
Getting the stain cleaned up before it has a chance to set is probably the best things you can do for things like beer, coffee, and wine.
Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent with a cup of lukewarm water, or mix one third cup of white household vinegar with two thirds cup of water, then sponge with clean water.
Don't rub the stain - you will only spread it around and drive it in deeper.
Pet stain and pet odor removal:
Pet urine removal:
Cats and dogs, especially those not neutered, have a tendency to "mark their territory" and it is essential to the homeowner to remove all traces of the urine to keep the pet from returning to the same spot and leaving urine stains again.
The biggest issue with cat urine is that the odor inevitably will return unless the stain is treated properly to begin with.
One of the most highly recommended products for the removal of urine stains is Urine Off. Other recommended products include Atmosklear Odorless Odor Eliminator and Feliway.
A solution using common household items is made by mixing one part water to three parts white vinegar. Place something heavy, such as a laminated book, over the stain. This stops the solution from simply evaporating into the air, and allows it to work. Do not blot.? Allow the solution to dry. Step two involves mixing a solution of three parts water to one part vinegar, and repeating the process. When completely dried, use 1 teaspoon liquid detergent to one cup of water, and thoroughly cleanse the area, blotting it dry. The vinegar smell will dissipate in a few days.
Pet feces removal:
Removing pet stains from carpeting and floors is a two fold task - you not only need to remove the actual stain, but need to deal with the odor problem associated with it.
Removing feces stains can be accomplished by first scooping up any excess with an old spoon or spatula. Using a mixture of 2 tablespoons of ammonia to one cup of water, blot the stain to remove residue and rinse with cold water. Repeat if all of the stain is not removed. To remove lingering carpet odors from pet feces, sprinkle baking soda on the stain. Let the baking soda sit overnight, and then vacuum.
Always remember that a cat or dog has a sense of smell that is 10 times greater than humans. The pet will return to the same spot if the odor is not eliminated.
Ink stains require a solvent cleaner. Rubbing alcohol is the mildest solvent cleaner that most homeowners have on hand. You can use denatured alcohol, dry cleaning fluid, or other solvent you have on hand.
Be cautious with solvent cleaners, as they tend to be smelly, flammable, and volatile. No smoking or sparks!
Blot ink stains from outside toward the middle to prevent spreading.
Apply solvent to white rag, not a colored rag, as you do not want to impart dyes to your upholstery and blot.
Do not rub, as you do not want to damage weave or fibers.
Rust stain removal:
Chemically, acids are the preferred way to remove rust stains. Lemon juice (citric acid), or the "stronger" white vinegar (acetic acid) are mild ACIDS which may resolve the problem.
Or, you will need a rust remover product. Most rust removers contain oxalic acid. If using a powdered rust remover, you will need to apply the rust remover on a wet sponge, making a paste on the stains. Cleaner will have to remain on stains to allow it to dissolve the rust. Reapplications may be necessary.
Test in an inconspicuous area first for any ill effects on upholstery.
Dye stain removal:
Although dye holds strongly on most soft surfaces, nothing "always works" especially after it sits for a while, dabbing a little hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball and gently rubbing area may worth a try.
Wine stain removal:
Getting the stain cleaned up before it has a chance to set is probably the best things you can do for things like beer, coffee, and wine.
Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent with a cup of lukewarm water, or mix one third cup of white household vinegar with two thirds cup of water, then sponge with clean water.
Don't rub the stain - you will only spread it around and drive it in deeper.
Pet stain and pet odor removal:
Pet urine removal:
Cats and dogs, especially those not neutered, have a tendency to "mark their territory" and it is essential to the homeowner to remove all traces of the urine to keep the pet from returning to the same spot and leaving urine stains again.
The biggest issue with cat urine is that the odor inevitably will return unless the stain is treated properly to begin with.
One of the most highly recommended products for the removal of urine stains is Urine Off. Other recommended products include Atmosklear Odorless Odor Eliminator and Feliway.
A solution using common household items is made by mixing one part water to three parts white vinegar. Place something heavy, such as a laminated book, over the stain. This stops the solution from simply evaporating into the air, and allows it to work. Do not blot.? Allow the solution to dry. Step two involves mixing a solution of three parts water to one part vinegar, and repeating the process. When completely dried, use 1 teaspoon liquid detergent to one cup of water, and thoroughly cleanse the area, blotting it dry. The vinegar smell will dissipate in a few days.
Pet feces removal:
Removing pet stains from carpeting and floors is a two fold task - you not only need to remove the actual stain, but need to deal with the odor problem associated with it.
Removing feces stains can be accomplished by first scooping up any excess with an old spoon or spatula. Using a mixture of 2 tablespoons of ammonia to one cup of water, blot the stain to remove residue and rinse with cold water. Repeat if all of the stain is not removed. To remove lingering carpet odors from pet feces, sprinkle baking soda on the stain. Let the baking soda sit overnight, and then vacuum.
Always remember that a cat or dog has a sense of smell that is 10 times greater than humans. The pet will return to the same spot if the odor is not eliminated.
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