Home Furniture

cindyloohooville says:

i am not sure about your couch in particular, but normally, COLD COLD water gets off blood. you could even try an icecube. then try to scrub a little with some soap. (bar soap works too) good luck!

Cactus Flower says:

How To Remove Bloodstains
Taking the Sting Out Of Removing Bloodstains From Various Surfaces

Enlarge ImageMost householders have often wondered how to remove bloodstains from fabric, wood or leather. It is certainly not an easy task to remove bloodstains from most surfaces (other than glass) once they have set in. However, it is possible to remove bloodstains with some basic knowledge.

To remove bloodstains from acetate, burlap, fiberglass, rayon, silk or wool, one must treat the stain as soon as possible. It is important that one does not give the bloodstain time to set. Use a dampened cloth to sponge the stain with cold water, using light strokes and working outward from the stain’s center. This works well if the blood is still wet. In case of any remnant stains, one can apply a wet pad with a few drops of ammonia. However, one should not use ammonia on silk and wool. After this, one should cover the sponged area with an absorbent pad dampened with the ammonia-suffused pad. This poultice needs time to work on the bloodstain and one should change it as often as is required. After this, one can flush the area thoroughly with cool water, ensuring the removal of all ammonia.

One can generally remove bloodstains from acrylic, cotton/linen, nylon, polyester or similar fabrics laundering them in cold water. One can soak any remnant stain with a solution consisting of a quart of warm water, half a teaspoon of dishwashing or liquid laundry detergent and a tablespoon of ammonia for fifteen minutes. One should scrape off any excess solid or caked-on stains and blot occasionally with an absorbent pad. Repeat this process as long as it takes to remove the stain. Afterwards, rinse the area well with water, once again ensuring that no ammonia remains. One can then dry or launder the fabric.

To remove bloodstains from aluminum, asphalt, brass, bronze, ivory or linoleum, one can wipe up the bloodstain with a sponge or cloth soaked in cool or warm, soapy water. Then one can dry the area with a clean cloth. To treat bloodstains on alabaster or marble, one should wipe the bloodstain with a sponge dipped in cold water and apply a poultice of water, powdered detergent and chlorine bleach on any remaining stain. One must apply this poultice thickly and cover it with a damp cloth to discourage premature drying.

To remove bloodstains from synthetic or woolen carpets, one needs to spray a product such as Stain-X Carpet Stain Remover on the affected area. One can also mix a teaspoon of mild, non-alkali detergent with half a pint of lukewarm water, apply some of this to the stain and blot the liquid. It is important not to rub the stain further into the fibers. The blotting process continues until the stain vanishes. If any stains persist, one can add a tablespoon of ammonia to a cup of water and sponge the stain with this mixture, blotting it afterwards. Placing an absorbent pad over the damp area and weighing it down will draw out all excess liquid.

To remove bloodstains from natural or synthetic fur, blot up the blood, soak a cloth in mildly soapy water laced with a few drops of ammonia and rub this solution into the stain carefully. Then rinse by dipping a cloth in cool water, wringing it partially dry and stroking the area with this carefully. The area should dry naturally, with no artificial heat.

husnitahahusnitaha says:

Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
1×1
Date: 03/21/2008 Topics: Cleaning > Furniture | Readers Request > Cleaning
1×1
1×1
Post Feedback! | Email Friend | Print | Get Responses | Bookmark | del.icio.us | Link | Rate: Thumbs Up Thumbs Down
I was wondering how to clean pen off of a microfiber sectional.

Jason
Jump to Feedback | Post feedback
Related Links:

* Protectant for Microfiber
* Microfiber Furniture Advice
* Sharpie on Microfiber Couch
* Tar on Microfiber
* Getting Rid of Dog Urine Odor From Microfiber Couch
* Attach Microfiber Cloths To Cleaning Bottles
* Burn Holes on Microfiber Furniture
* Ink on Microfiber Furniture
* Cleaning Dog Saliva from Microfiber Couch
* Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture
* Caring for Wicker Furniture
* Pet Hair on Microfiber

Previous: Saving Money on Lunch Box Food Items ThriftyFun Next: Buy Each Child Their Own Colored Towel
1×1
Feedback
1×1
1×1
1×1
1×1
Sponsors
1×1
1×1

RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Post by jess_admin (497) | (04/11/2008)
Profile |Blog! |Contact
(submitted via email)
Did you end up cleaning your microfiber in the washing machine? I need to wash mine, my dog peed on my couch, I heard you can run the microfiber through the wash. Thanks! Dave

Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Post by jess_admin (497) | (03/26/2008)
Profile |Blog! |Contact
(submitted via email)

My two year old got into my makeup bag,and pulled out my dark red lipstick and smashed it in the couch (microfiber sectional),in three different spots. I heard hair spray and alcohol, but if this is true how exactly do you use hair spray? Just spray it directly to the furniture. I’m uneasy about that, so do I have to mix it with water and is there a type of hair spray that is used best,like can or pump spray, or is there a different method for getting red lipstick out of microfiber? I really need some help! Thank you ?

Nicole

Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Post by luvmygingerkids (389) | (03/22/2008)
Profile |Blog! |Contact
Contact a professional upholstery cleaner. They’ll know what to do.

Report Spam or Abuse

RE: GUM!
Post By Kayla. (Guest Post) (03/22/2008)
I got gum on my light tan microfiber sofa. I tried hot water first and THEN ice so the big chunks came off but there still stiff darker material were the residue from the gum is left over. What should I do!? Could iron over a paper bag work? What about butter?

Report Spam or Abuse

RE: cat urine
Post By trixie (Guest Post) (03/22/2008)
Help! My cat had an accident on the couch and I’m not sure what to use. I’ve heard vinegar will help with the smell?

Report Spam or Abuse

RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Post By Mitch (Guest Post) (03/22/2008)
The only product that works extremely well for me are Baby Wipes. Our Microfiber Couch, Chair, Pillows all look brand new. It takes a lot of work but this solution really works.

Mitch

Report Spam or Abuse

Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Post by Laurel_admin (330) | (03/21/2008)
Contact
How do I clean a spill on microfiber couches?

Mallory from Philadelphia, Pa

Answers:
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Wow… lots of replies… Here’s my two cents worth: to get ink pen off I use alcohol prep pads, like the kind used to prep skin for an injection. To clean basically ALL other spots, I use a mix of upholstery/carpet cleaner mixed half-half with HOT water. I use a clean white towel/rag and really work the solution into the fabric, then let air dry. If I find the solution is too soapy, I will follow up with clear HOT water. (01/11/2008)

By
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
I just machine washed my microfiber cushion covers and it worked great. I have two boys and cleaning it by hand always left rings on it. I put them in the wash, put them on damp and when they dry, they are clean and soft. I know I probably washed the scotch guard out of them, but you can by scotch guard at the store, I may do that. (01/12/2008)

By kris
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Hi All. I see a lot of complaints about water rings on the microfiber sofas, what I do is when the area is wet I take my hand and go over the wet area while it’s drying, not the whole time, but once in a while and I have no water rings at all. Hope this helps. (01/17/2008)

By Catherine
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
I use shout it works great for every day stains, especially when you have children. (02/03/2008)

By jlopez
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
I have cream colored micro suede seats on my new dining room chairs. The first time I used them I found a stain after the party. With all the remedies and the mixed results I’ve read about cleaning this stuff I’ve been nervous about ruining the fabric. I finally went for it, and tried Greased Lightning – the all purpose cleaner. Using a dry white terrycloth towel, I sprayed the cleaner on the towel and briskly rubbed the stains. The cleaner dampened the fabric but took out the stain and dried without a trace. I don’t know what kind of micro suede fabric I have but the stuff worked! (02/03/2008)

By John
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Guys the easiest thing to do is get your microfiber seats professionally cleaned. It’s a little money invested but its worth it. I got mine cleaned by Sears and they came out brand new. They spot clean any spots and for a few more bucks they seal them against any stains or spills. I pay all together 180.00 and lucky for me the person who cleaned it told me a friend of his does upholstery repair. I was able to get plastic covers for my seat. Yeah paid a few more bucks but again its worth it because I paid over $1,000 for them and I will have them till the day I sit down and fall down from them.. : ) I guess you all know what i mean. Well good luck. (02/03/2008)

By carmen
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
(submitted via email) I have the same type of furniture, and the cleaning spray that came with it. What I have found is that when you clean a cushion, you cannot just clean one section. You have to clean the whole cushion. Then it won’t leave circles. cheryl (03/05/2008)

By jess_admin
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
I had two mystery stains on a beige microfiber couch that the store-supplied solutions didn’t work for. The stains were over a year old when I found these feedbacks. I tried the rubbing alcohol, and sure enough, it worked. You can still see a slight difference where one stain was, but what an amazing improvement–I don’t have to cover the couch with a throw anymore! (03/09/2008)

By Palm_Bch_Girl

Report Spam or Abuse

Request: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
Post by Laurel_admin (330) | (01/09/2008)
Contact
I have a creme colored microfiber couch that needs a good cleaning. What should I use? jess

Answers:
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture (Crayon)
My two year old daughter decided to add some color to our new mico suede couch using various colors of crayon, I found if you use a very fine emery board (nail file) it takes the crayon right off, just go over the markings lightly until it’s gone. (10/28/2007)

By kittiekitty99
Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
I waxed my legs and placed the towel that I dribbled on(thinking that I had folded the dribbles to the inside), on the arm of the couch. When I picked up the towel, it was stuck to my couch…=( Help…..now what? I cleaned with soap and water, but there is still wax, smashed into the fiber. I am afraid to use baby oil, will that clean out? Thanks for any help! Steph (b)Editor’s Note(/b) Take a clean cloth or paper towels, put it over the wax and use the hair dryer on the spot. It should melt the wax and the cloth will absorb it. (11/11/2007)

By Stephanie
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
The Brawny Eraser sponge just worked beautifully on an old olive oil stain on my brand new butter colored MicroFiber couch. I was at my wits end on how to get the stains out. AND the fabric doesn’t feel stiff! It WORKS! Thanks for this great and informative site. T (11/28/2007)

By TWinters
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
I tried oxyclean dishdetergent and water on my sofa, it got the dog slobber out but left a very distinct ring…then I used Mr Clean Magic Eraser and it worked wonders! I didnt scrub with it, just wet the eraser like the directions say and then wiped with moderate pressure with the grain of the fabric. thanks for all the help everyone! (12/03/2007)

By sammyj
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
We have a cream colored sectional, I have 5 children but the youngest two 4 & 3 have really put the fabric through the kids test for various stains from food, formula, ink, mascara or just dirty hands. I have used Oxyclean (works great but bad for the septic system and would leave some water stains) I have used my Hoover Steam Cleaner (worked great – no water stains) My latest dilemma, Lime Green Fabric Paint on the entire sofa – in a rage and panic the first thing I did was get the Steam Cleaner (did nothing) I grabbed my spray bottle of Hoover spot and stain cleaner saturated the painted areas, used a scrub brush and a dry towel to remove the paint. After working on this for about an hour and a half in frustration, I grabbed an SOS pad ran it through water to get the soap out, used it on the painted areas, then back over with my scrub brush spraying as I needed (1 1/2 bottle of spot & stain cleaner, 4 SOS pads later). AMAZING the paint was gone and the fabric feels the same, not stiff, no water stains. I could not believe I did not ruin the fabric texture. (12/10/2007)

By Maureen
RE: Cleaning Microfiber Furniture
I use Windex on my creme-colored microsuede couch constantly. Works wonders and never leaves a ring or the fabr