Tackling Spills and Stains:
- Turn to drink: To tackle a stain on your carpet or upholstery immediately, a dab of vodka or gin works well on most stains, dab and blot until the stain is reduced or removed.
- Blot up spills: Blot spills, never rub! If you can’t remove the stain yourself, keep it damp whilst waiting for your professional carpet cleaner to come to the rescue.
- Less is more: Limit the amount of water you use when tackling stains. The less that seeps into the fabric the better and will allow the area to dry quicker.
- Grease and oil marks: Cover stain with talcum powder or corn flour. Let it set and then brush or vacuum powder away.
- Red wine: Absorb as much of the wine as possible with kitchen towels and dampen the area with a light spray of water. Then sprinkle with plenty of talc and cover with more kitchen paper and then a piece of plastic sheet (cling film is ideal) and leave for around 12 hours. The talc will absorb all the red wine and can then just be vacuumed away.
- Gum: Freeze the gum with ice in a plastic bag and use a blunt knife to remove.
Many people do not realise that upholstery fabrics are made from exactly the same materials as day to day clothes! Just like your clothing, regular cleaning will maintain your upholstery and keep it looking at its best for longer, delaying the need to replace expensive items of furniture.
ServiceMaster Clean recommend that you should always pre-test in an inconspicuous area of your upholstery before tackling stain removal yourself. Or to save yourself the hard work, call in the experts, find your local business to request a free no obligation quote.