Remove grease stains from upholstery
Grease stains on chairs, armchairs or sofas are hard to avoid with daily use. To get the piece of furniture clean again, manual work is required - after all, the item cannot simply be put in the washing machine. To remove the grease, you can use special upholstery cleaners or use various home remedies.
Removing grease stains - basic tips
Where people live, things happen stains. Grease on textile upholstery in particular represents a major challenge. Fortunately, there are suitable cleaning products available on the market, such as special upholstery cleaners, textile cleaners or foam cleaners. The product and material passport for your piece of furniture provides information about which materials are permitted for upholstery. Basically: Always work on stains from the outside in to prevent them from spreading. Also avoid rubbing vigorously, as this could stress and roughen the surface. Cleaners containing alkalis or abrasive particles are unsuitable for upholstery fabrics.
You can also clean robust upholstery covers with a vacuum cleaner or steam cleaner. The vacuum cleaner sprays fresh water into the fibers, loosens the dirt there and sucks it away. The steam cleaner uses high temperatures to generate a fine steam that destroys the dirt molecules in the cover and thereby removes stains. This way it gets clean deep down to the pores! However, before you start cleaning, be sure to check the instructions for use of the device to see whether the upholstery cover can withstand this treatment.
Be careful with sensitive covers
For cleaning synthetic fiber coverings as well For velor and micro velor covers, you should only use products that which are approved for this substance. Using the wrong product or one that is too harsh could damage the cover. To clean, take a damp, soft sponge or cloth, add the cleaning agent and rub it in a circle over the grease stain (follow the manufacturer's instructions). Then wipe with a clean, wet cloth and let dry or blow dry.
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Fresh grease stains on real leather You should immediately dab with a damp cloth without rubbing. If the stain doesn't come out, try using soap and distilled water (this will avoid water marks on the cover). Also take a look at the manufacturer's instructions; you may need a special leather cleaner for your piece of furniture.
Remove grease stains with home remedies
However, special cleaners can also be avoided as there are enough home remedies that are just as effective. However, always test it in a hidden area before cleaning. If the material does not fade and no discoloration is visible, you can use the product over large areas.
If you want to treat sturdy upholstery, shaving cream can replace a commercial cleaner. Spray the foam onto the stain and rub it into the stain with a soft brush pad (always in one direction) and leave it to work for 15 minutes. Then remove the residue with a soft, clean cloth. If the stain is still visible, repeat the procedure a second time.
Grease stains leatherette You should vacuum it up as quickly as possible with a kitchen towel and then wipe it off with a damp cloth. Dried stains can be removed with baby wipes, a little dishwashing liquid, mild detergent or a neutral cleaner. You can tackle fresh grease stains on textile covers with baby powder. Simply dust it on, press it lightly with your fingers and leave it on for about an hour. The powder binds the fat so that you can then easily vacuum or sweep it away.
With microfiber covers, a few drops of detergent sometimes help to remove grease stains from the upholstery. Apply it to a damp cloth or sponge and wipe the stain against the grain. Then wash it out with clear water and pat dry with a cloth. If the stain is still fresh, you should first remove excess grease with a paper kitchen towel. If detergent is not enough, you can also clean microfiber covers with soap, glass cleaner or a little shampoo.
Clean the upholstered sofa
Grease stains from the upholstered sofa disappear with a little washing powder. Dissolve a small amount in water and rub from the edge of the stain to the center with a damp cloth. Then rinse well so that no white spots remain. Gall soap has also proven effective for greasy stains on the sofa. Mix water with a little soap, apply it to a soft cloth and dab the stain from the outside in. Then remove soap residue with a clean cloth. Depending on the material properties, you can choose the cover dry Additionally brush with a soft brush in the direction of the grain.
The stain is gone
Grease splashes, fingerprints or spilled food - hardly any piece of furniture is spared from stains. To get the upholstery clean again, you don't necessarily have to use special cleaners. Some home remedies can also achieve good cleaning results. However, if grease ends up on the cover, you should treat the stain as quickly as possible. Fresh dirt is usually easier to remove than dried dirt.
