How Do You Clean Stains From Upholstery?
Upholstered furniture gets sat on, jumped on, slept on and yes–spilled on. Especially in a home with young kids, the occasional stain is inevitable. Though you may be tempted to simply turn over a stained cushion or toss a pillow in front of a spill, there are effective ways to treat even stubborn upholstery stains and in many cases have your furniture looking good as new. Treat the stain as quickly as you can after it occurs. The longer a stain goes untreated, the more likely it is to become permanent. Make an effort to identify the type of upholstery fabric you’re working with. If you can’t find a label, try the manufacturer’s web site or the store where you purchased the piece. Certain fabrics are more stain-resistant and easier to clean, including many synthetics such as nylon blends, acetate, polyester and microfiber. Natural materials such as linen, silk, wool and cotton can shrink, wrinkle, pill or show water damage. Cotton blends tend to clean up well and are especially durabl
