Upholstery Products and Tools
| Product | Process | Special Notes | Where to Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone/ nail polish remover (without lanolin base) |
(DO NOT use acetone on acetate or acrylic fibers) | Discount stores | |
| Alcohol, rubbing | Also known as isopropyl | Discount stores | |
| Ammonia | Mix one tablespoons clear, white non-suds ammonia in ½ cup of cool water | (Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia - fumes are hazardous) | Discount stores |
| Baking soda or cornstarch | Used to absorb the stain | Supermarket store | |
| Bacteria enzyme digester | Follow directions | Used for pet stains | Hardware stores- flooring department |
| Dry cleaning fluid - solvent a nonflammable spot removal liquid, any brand |
Apply first to a cloth and use the cloth to apply the fluid to the stain. | Be sure to follow manufacturer's directions for use. (Note: Dry Cleaning Fluid cannot be purchase in all states.) KR2, Aerosol version of Shout, or Spray'n'Wash Woolite Spray Foam™ |
Discount or hardware stores. |
| Hydrogen peroxide | Use an eye dropper to apply | A mild bleach | Discount and drug stores |
| Liquid dishwashing detergent | 1 teaspoon of mild liquid detergent (with no optical brighteners) to 1 pint of cool water | Examples of safe detergents are Dawn® and Joy®, Ivory® | Discount stores |
| Paint thinner or turpentine | Hardware and Paint stores | ||
| Oxygen or non-chlorine bleach | Clorox 2, OxiClean®, | Discount stores | |
| Pre-wash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent or paste made of granular detergent and water | Shout, Spray 'n' Wash, Tide, Cheer, All | Discount and Supermarket stores | |
| Spot removal kit Detergent Solution: Detergent and vinegar solution: | 1 teaspoon of mild liquid detergent (with no optical brighteners) to 1 pint of cool water 1 teaspoon detergent; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 quart water | Oxiclean®, Power Kit, See Spot Go | Discount and Supermarket stores |
| White vinegar | 1 pint of water with 1 pint of white vinegar | Supermarket stores |
For Upholstery Stains - Suggested Tools
- Brown paper bag (grocery)
- Cotton Balls
- Dull table knife
- Eye dropper
- Iron
- Pad of absorbent material, white cloth towels
- Paper towels
- Plastic bag for ice cubes
- Sponge
- Whisk to make suds