Stains. Just saying the word brings a sense of impending doom. That beautiful new carpet, the marble counter tops, the brand new upholstery; the smallest stain can make the best of them unwanted. There are ways to get most stains out, and you probably have some of the needed stain removers already in your home. If not, a quick trip to the grocery store and you’ll be in business. To show you how easy it is, below are three common household stains and simple methods to eliminate them.
1. Juice Stains.
Juice stains can get into a carpet or clothing and remain permanent if handled improperly. If you have kids, then surely you know that birthday parties are one of the leading causes for various juice and condiment stains around the house. An excellent location for all your party needs can be found at birthday parties Toronto. As for the resulting stains, however, avoid the temptation to use hot water and detergent on a juice stain. They will react with the juice and cause it to be set in the fabric. First, immediately rinse the area in cool water. Next, using a sponge and white vinegar, blot the juice until it’s all soaked out of the fabric. A small amount may still remain that can only be seen when dry, so one more step is needed. For carpet, rinse again with cool water and soak up the excess with a sponge. For clothing, simply spray on a commercial stain remover and launder as usual.
2. Pet Urine.
When Fido or Muffin have an unfortunate accident, the stain removal takes on more significance than other stains. Because of uric acid, simply getting rid of the stain is only half the battle. You must also get rid of the uric acid or the smell will return. Here’s a three-step process using household items to help get rid of both stain and odor.
First, make a solution of 1 part water and 3 parts white vinegar. Soak the stain but do not agitate, blot, or rub it in. Put a plastic sandwich bag or a piece of plastic wrap over the area, then place a heavy book or two on top of that. Without the plastic and heavy weight, the solution will evaporate before it can do its job. Once the solution is completely dry, mix a new solution of 3 parts water and 1 part white vinegar, and repeat the rest of the process. This should eliminate the stain and most of the odor, but now your living room smells like vinegar. Mix up a solution of 1 cup of water and a teaspoon of liquid detergent. Thoroughly clean the area and use a cloth or sponge to blot it dry.
3. Crayons.
Because crayons are essentially wax, they are resistant to water and most water based cleaning chemicals. To remove crayon you’ll first need to use a knife to gently scrape of as much crayon as possible. Next, use ice cubes in a bag to cover the remaining crayon, and allow the ice to sit for 10-15 minutes. Scrape again with the knife. You should have most of the surface stain removed now. Using an iron on the med/high setting, place a paper towel over the stain and heat with the iron. The paper towel should absorb the rest of the wax. Now, soak the stain in isopropyl alcohol and wait 30 minutes. Scrub the area with a toothbrush or scrub brush and rinse clean.
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