Create Your Own Upholstery Stain Removal Kit

You can easily avoid spending money on expensive and harmful chemicals by creating your own upholstery stain removal kit. The kit can be made up of several common household items that will not be harmful you, your family and your pets. It will also clean your upholstery stains effectively at the fraction of the cost. This article will help you create your own upholstery stain removal kit.

How to Clean a Lipstick Stain

To remove lipstick from upholstery, gently dab the lipstick stain with rubbing alcohol. Then dab the stain with cold water. Next, apply a handful of powdered laundry detergent. Using one finger, rub it into the lipstick blotch. Remember that certain detergents are more adept to removing the lipstick stains because lipstick is oil-based. Because of that, products that fight grease are ideal. Using a microfiber cloth and clean water, blot the stain until it is completely gone

How to Clean a Blood Stain

Rinse the stain with cold water before blood dries. Using 1 part borax and 3 parts warm water, scrub the stain with a microfiber cloth. If stain remains, repeat the process with the solution of borax and warm water. Once you have cleaned the stain, Use a clean microfiber cloth to blot the area until it is dry.

How to Clean a Coffee Stain

Using 1 part white distilled vinegar and 4 parts water, blot the stain with the solution and a microfiber cloth. Make sure to saturate the stain very well with the vinegar solution. Do not scrub the the stain, but rather blot lightly. Once the stain is gone, use a clean microfiber cloth and cold water to rinse the stain. Blot dry with a microfiber cloth.

How to Clean an Ink Pen Stain

A safe way to remove ink is to make a paste of 1 part cream of tartar and 2 parts lemon juice. Apply the paste to the stain with one finger and let it sit for 1 hour. For more delicate fabrics, sponge the paste off immediately then repeat process until stain is removed. Use a microfiber cloth and cold water to completely remove the paste. Then, blot dry with a clean microfiber cloth.

How to Clean a Pet Stain

Mix a solution of 1 part baking soda and 1 part water. Using a microfiber cloth, apply the baking soda and water solution to the stain. The baking soda acts a natural deodorizer which will help to discourage your pet from soiling the same spot again. Scrub the spot with a microfiber cloth. If the stain is very dark or hard to remove, use a toothbrush to scrub the area. Repeat this process until the stain is gone. Use cold water and a microfiber cloth to rinse the area. Blot the stain dry with a microfiber cloth.