What Should Be the Approach to Water Stain Upholstery Cleaning

Apr 4
06:09

2014

Ma. Theresa Galan

Ma. Theresa Galan

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The solution to removing water stains from cloth or fabric car seats is to focus on more than just the stains. With the aim of really cleaning them, you'll have to tackle the whole seat.

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It's not as hard as you may fear to remove water stains from upholstered furniture. All you need for this job are white towels and white distilled vinegar.

You may also begin by filling a clean spray bottle with warmed distilled water. Mist the stained area and gently blot from the outside of the stained area to the inside using a clean white cloth. Make sure to blot with a clean area of the cloth each time to prevent "re-staining" the fabric. If the stains are gone,What Should Be the Approach to Water Stain Upholstery Cleaning Articles hold a hair dryer on a low setting 6 to 8 inches away and dry the area.

After drying completely if the spot is still there, try a mixture of a 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to 2 cups water in the spray bottle. Again, blot with a clean white cloth doing a small area at a time and work from the outside of the stains to the inside. Don't wet too heavily and dry very well with the hair dryer or a fan to prevent mildew from forming in the padding.

It's a bitter kind of irony that water can leave a stain, but it does. If the windows in the car are left rolled down and the rain comes from out of nowhere like it sometimes does, it can leave a water stain that can altogether alter the appearance of whatever upholstery it touches. There are several different ways to remove water stains from different types of upholstery that will leave it looking good

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Things Needed

Dry Foam Upholstery Cleaner Brush Dry towel Vacuum with attachments

Instructions

Begin by vacuuming the seats using a vacuum with attachments. This will remove any loose dirt or debris. (If loose dirt is left on the seats, it will turn to mud when moistened and cause additional stains.) Spray the dry foam cleaner on the seats. Cover the entire seat, not just the areas with water stains. Brush the foam over the sprayed areas, working it gently into the fabric. Avoid scrubbing too hard with the brush as it can damage the surfaces of some cloth upholsteries. Wipe away the foam with a clean, dry towel.

Tips

Before you begin, spot test the dry foam in a hidden area. This will ensure there are no unwanted effects to the color or texture of the fabric.Dry foam upholstery cleaner is a professional quality product that will leave a fresh scent and a superb clean behind. If the cloth surface is "stiff" after it dries, vacuum over the surfaces to restore the original texture.

Always refer and be guided by professional Upholstery Cleaning Auckland for needed assistance