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 rhinner 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
