Whats the best way to get pet stains off upholstered furniture?
Use a mild cleaner. If you use an over-the-counter product, make sure it’s specifically for upholstery. Both Woolite and Resolve make upholstery cleaners, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe for all fabrics, so test them first in an area you can’t see. It’s always good to remove any excess stain as soon as possible. Don’t rub the stain, dab it; rubbing can be abrasive and damage the fabric. Work your way from the outside in so you don’t spread the stain more. If that doesn’t work, call a professional. Before any cleaning, it’s best to remove pet hair and dander by thoroughly vacuuming. The most common pet stain is vomit, not urine. We also see a lot of stains from where pets have rubbed food from their mouths against the upholstery, and areas they’ve used to scratch themselves, which can accumulate oil and hair, discoloring the fabric. The furniture in the family room and dining room is what we clean most often. The most common “people” stains are drink spills like Kool-Aid, wine or cof
