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Quick Ways To Remove Stains From Your Fabrics & Furniture

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Quick Ways To Remove Stains From Your Fabrics & Furniture

December 24, 2018

No matter how sober your guests are, accidents do happen. Here’s your quick guide to removing stains from your precious furnishings.

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Quick Ways To Remove Stains From Your Fabrics & Furniture
Removing... wine stains
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ON COTTON & SYNTHETIC

Dishwashing liquid works a treat as a first step. Then machine wash at 40 C with a gentle detergent. 

Removing... wine stains
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ON CARPET

With white paper towels, blot up as much moisture as possible. Spray the area with an instant spot and stain remover and wait one to five minutes before blotting away gently.

Removing... lipstick marks
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ON COTTON & SYNTHETIC

Dab with a cotton swab moistened with ammonia, then handwash in warm soapy water.

Removing... lipstick marks
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ON SILK

Smooth a piece of tape over, then tear off. The lippie should stick to the tape.

Removing... lipstick marks
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ON CARPET

Spray on some multi-purpose lubricant oil (you can get them from supermarkets like Fairprice). With a wet sponge, rub for 30 seconds, then dry with a clean white cloth or napkin. 

Removing... gravy stains
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ON COTTON & SYNTHETIC

Blot excess moisture before applying a few drops of methylated spirits. Allow to evaporate, then gently machine wash on a 40 C cycle.

Removing... gravy stains
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ON SILK

After blotting, rub a small amount of washing detergent on stain, then machine wash on delicate cycle.

Removing... gravy stains
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ON CARPET

Scrape excess off with a blunt knife. Cover stain with baking soda, allow to absorb, then vacuum up residue. Blot with dishwashing liquid in warm water, then sponge with cold water.

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Text: www.bauersyndication.com.au

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