Chocolate Stain Removal
Chocolate Stain on the Carpet
In order to remove chocolates stains from a carpet, the first step that should be employed is to remove the maximum possible stuff with hand. Care must be taken that this step does not serve to increase the stain size. A spoonful of a neutral detergent is added to one-cup warm water. The resulting solution is blotted onto the spot. A cloth dampened with clean water is pressed against the affected area. A solution of ammonia in water is prepared by adding 1 volume of ammonia to 5 or 8 volumes of plain water. This mixture is dabbed onto the chocolate spot. The stained area is then dabbed with plain water. The entire process may be repeated.
Another method designed to eliminate chocolate stains from carpets is to let the chocolate solidify. Once the chocolate has hardened, it should be scraped off using a blunt knife or a scraper. The stained area is then directly poured with hot water. Pouring is continued until the chocolate spot is completely eliminated. A chocolate stain should be dealt with as soon as it is acquired, to avoid the difficulties faced while removing an old cocoa stain.
Chocolate Stain on Clothing
The loose chocolate on the garment is removed using a paper towel. A thick past is formed by adding a small amount of water to a detergent powder. A little paste is applied to the chocolate stained fabric. The detergent paste is made to penetrate the material by means of gentle rubbing. It is allowed to set for about 10 minutes. The fabric is then machine-washed. If the stain has completely disappeared, the fabric is dried. Otherwise it is again applied with the paste and allowed to set.
Another effective method for removing chocolate stains from fabrics is to soak the stained garment in a mixture of bleach, detergent and hot water, followed by rinsing and laundering. Yet another method involves the application of heavy cream onto the stained area, followed by rinsing and washing. If a chocolate stained garment is applied with white vinegar and then put out in open sunlight for several hours, the stain disappears. A garment can also be soaked in cold water to get rid of the cocoa stain. A suitable chemical for removing cocoa stains is hydrogen peroxide.
As chocolate stains are quite stubborn, the process for removing these stains involves multiple steps, the first of which is to rinse the backside of the stained region with cool water. Liquid detergent is rubbed on the affected area and is kept applied for about 5 minutes. The garment is soaked in a tub containing cold water for duration of 10 to 15 minutes. After regular intervals, the stained area is rubbed. After the fabric has been rinsed, it can be made to go through the entire process once again if the stain is still visible. In the end, the stained region can be applied with a stain removing stick, a stain gel or a stain remover spray to remove any oily remains.
Cat Urine Stain and Odor Removal
Cleaning the Carpet of Cat Urine and OdorsCleaning a carpet from cat urine stains and its characteristic odor is quite difficult and requires a number of steps, first of which is to absorb the liquid with the help of a cloth, by pressing it against the carpet for about 30 seconds. The affected area is then rinsed with plain water. Excess water is blotted away. In order to get rid of the odor, baking soda is sprinkled onto the affected area and rubbed. An alternative is to pour a solution of vinegar in plain water onto the affected region. It is then covered with a towel with a heavy item placed over it for the application of pressure.
In order to clean dry stains, the best option is to use a wet vacuum machine. It pushes fresh water into the carpet and pulls dirty water out. Another effective method to eliminate the odor is the application of a mixture of mouthwash, hydrogen peroxide and water to the stained area.
Cleaning the Upholstery of Cat Urine
The first step involved in cleaning cat urine stains from upholstery is to find the actual location of the stain. This is done with the help of a black light. The wet stain is absorbed using a paper towel. Rubbing should be avoided because it tends to spread the stain. A paper towel with weight added to it should be placed over the stain to absorb the liquid effectively. It is rinsed preferably with warm water. The affected area is then treated with an enzyme based cleaner. After applying the enzyme product, the affected area should be covered with aluminum foil. The carpet should then be rinsed and washed according to the label instructions.
Red Wine Stain
Red wine fabric stainIf boiling water is poured over a red wine stain from above, the stain completely vanished provided it is a fresh one. If the stained has dried, it should be soaked in white wine, which serves to bleach the red color. It is then covered with a paste of baking soda, and washed after a few hours.
Red wine stains on carpet
The first step involved in removing red wine stains from a carpet is to absorb the excess liquid by means of a paper towel. A cleaning mixture is prepared by adding carpet shampoo in an amount of 1 teaspoon to a cup full of hydrogen peroxide. A sponge is soaked in this mixture, squeezed and then used to absorb the wine stain. The affected region is then sponged with warm water. A paper towel is used to blot the region in order to dry it.
Red wine stains on fiberglass
After blotting away the excess liquid, the stain is sponged with water followed by the application of a wet spotter, which is prepared by adding one volume each of glycerin and detergent to 8 volumes of water. White vinegar is dropped onto the stained area. A pad soaked in wet spotter is used to cover the affected area and is replaced when it gets soiled. When the stain completely disappears, the pad is removed and the treated region is washed with running water.
Precautions to cleaning red wine stains
In case of a red wine stain on silk and wool, the sugar deposit left by the wine should immediately be cleaned before it leads to the formation of a permanent stain. The paper towels employed for blotting purpose should be white because colored ones can result in staining the fabric. Scrubbing the stain can result in setting it deeper into the fabric and should therefore be avoided.
Port Wine Stains
Port wine stains on clothingCare should be taken to remove a port wine stain quickly when it is freshly acquired before it gets permanent. The spill should be blotted with a cloth. Carbonated soda water is then applied to the stain using a sponge. The effervescence in the soda water brings the stain out on the surface. The stained area is stretched and hot water is made to pass through it. The garment is then washed.
Another method suitable for removing port wine stains from clothes is pouring a solution of hydrogen peroxide and dishwashing liquid onto the stain. It is allowed to stay for some time and then washed off. Yet another method is the application of a commercial stain remover on the stain followed by adding a small amount of white wine to the port wine stain. The stain should not be rubbed but only be blotted. Liquid detergent is then mixed with water and applied to the affected area. The fabric is then put into the washing machine or hand washed depending upon the material.
Port wine stains on carpets
A sponge on which carbonated soda water is applied is used to blot the port wine spills from the carpet. A solution of detergent in water is then applied with a cloth. If the stain remains after being washed, a solution containing equal volumes of glycerin and water is applied on the affected portion of the carpet for an hour, after which it is rinsed and blotted. Application of shaving cream on the stain, followed by rinsing with cold water can also serve the purpose well. If nothing works, a commercial stain remover can be employed to get rid of the port wine stains.
Yet another method suitable for remove port wine stains from a carpet is to use dish soap. A solution of dish soap in water is prepared by adding about one tablespoon of it to a cup of plain water. It is then applied to the stained area and wiped off, eliminating the stain in the process. If the stain continues to persist, vinegar is sprayed onto it. It is blotted with the help of a towel. Rinsing softly with warm water can also serve to lighten the spot.
