Cleaning stains on different surfaces

Added: 11/04/2005

The quality and prolonged life of many household tools and clothing can be realized by cleaning stains from their surfaces. As we know, there's still not one single method to remove stains, because each stain or agent has its unique chemical makeup. A lot of stain removal products have been recently developed on the basis of chemistry and knowledge to solve this problem.

Even the most creative housekeeper can be challenged by stains. So, it is very important to know how to remove stains. That's why professionals in the field of cleaning are constantly working on the problem of cleaning stains. And they have already come up with a number of ways to remove stains from different surfaces.

The most problematic are clothing stains. For example, those caused by blood, coffee, fruits, grass, ink, oil, rust, or wine. Speaking of blood, we should mention that it is one of the stains most people struggle to remove. Cleaning stains is easy and cost-efficient. Blood can be removed from the majority of washable cotton beddings by using simple shampoo. It really works!

It is often preferable to start cleaning stains as soon as possible. In this case, you may just soak or rub washable fabric with cold water until the blood stain is almost gone. If the stain is old or stubborn, the application of a few drops of ammonia may help. After this, the fabric should also be washed with detergent. In case the fabric is non-washable, you should remove stains in another way - by sponging the stain with cold or lukewarm water. Adding some hydrogen peroxide is also helpful. Depending on the material, chlorine bleach may be used. Be aware that some of the mentioned chemicals may change the color of a material.

It is also worth mentioning the peculiarities of cleaning stains on furniture. There are some basic tips which may help you keep your furniture looking its best, providing good comfort and a healthy-looking appearance. First, many specialists recommend cleaning the furniture with a vacuum or light brush. This will prevent dirt build up. To remove stains, it is better to use the foam from a water-based cleaning agent, for example, non-solvent upholstery shampoo or some kind of mild detergent. It should be applied with a special soft brush in a circular manner. If this doesn't help, there are some professional furniture cleaning services available.

Possibly, the most difficult stain to remove is rust. Sometimes only professional dry cleaners are able to remove such stains (particularly if the fabric is dry cleanable only). In case the fabric is washable, two methods of cleaning the stains can be followed. First, you may use a commercial rust remover and follow the necessary product directions. These removers are almost always safe and effective for the majority of fabrics. Be aware that they usually contain hydrofluoric acid and, as a result, they are extremely toxic. Be careful not to burn your skin. The second way to remove the stain is to use a reputable dry cleaner. If the stains remain, we suggest you try the lemon juice method: first sprinkle salt onto the stain and squeeze some fresh lemon juice there. Be aware that this may change the colors of some fabrics.

It's normal to gets stains on clothes or furniture and try to remove them using all the known methods. It is very important to know what the stain is made of and to choose the appropriate method of cleaning it.

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