In a large family, the upholstery of the sofa often suffers from various types of dirt. One of the most unpleasant are dried blood stains. On clothes, they are not so bad. Today, there are many detergents that allow you to carefully remove blood stains from a T-shirt, trousers, shirt. Another thing is when the sofa is dirty.
If you don't plan to renovate your interior in the near future, the question arises: how to clean blood from a sofa? In this article, we will look at the most effective, simple ways to clean sofa upholstery.
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General rules
In order to remove blood stains without unpleasant consequences, you should follow some basic rules for working with products. For clarity, let's look at them in the table.
| Type of product | Rules for working with it |
| Folk | ·only cold water can be used;
·try only one method of removing contamination at a time; · rub the fabric only in the direction of the grain; ·we act on the trace from the edges to the center; ·we use methods that are intended for a specific type of fabric. |
| Commercial stain removers | ·for soaking we use only ice water;
·When working, strictly follow the instructions on the packaging; ·usually when working with purchased products there is no need to rub the upholstery; · Before using the powder on a stain, test it on an invisible part of the sofa; ·A purchased product may cause an allergic reaction. You should be careful. Study the composition in advance. |
If a lot of time has passed
There is an opinion that it is almost impossible to wash blood from a sofa that has already become fixed in the fibers. Many are sure that in such a case the place should be rubbed with great force, hot water should be added to the process. However, this is a huge mistake. This method will only ruin the sofa. If a lot of time has passed since the contamination, one of the listed methods should be used.
- Hydrogen peroxide will help to soak the trace. Take it, pour a little on the dirty place, leave for some time - no more than ten minutes. After that, you can use a brush, cold water.
Hydrogen Peroxide for Removing Stains from Fabric - Ammonia solution works on a similar principle. The steps are the same: soak the stain for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a brush.
Ammonia solution is used to remove stains from leather and other fabrics. - Regular meat tenderizer can help in such a situation. Mix it with water, apply it to the blood stain, leave for one hour. Then you just need to wash off the remains with water.
Baking powder for meat “Dzin Tai” will also help to deal with stains - For softening, a salt solution can be recommended. Take a small cloth, soak it in a light salt solution, and place it on the stain. It is better to leave the cloth for a day. Then you can use one of the methods listed below.
Take salt and sprinkle it on the stain, leave it for an hour, then soak a sponge in the salt solution and wipe the dirty area, dry it with a towel - Glycerin will help remove old dirt. It needs to be heated in a water bath, applied to a cotton pad, and the area wiped with it. After a few minutes, the stain can be removed with a stain remover or folk remedy.
Warmed glycerin is also an excellent remedy for old stains.
We wash a leather sofa
Furniture made of genuine leather is not cheap. Having stained it, the owners begin to frantically search for ways to remove blood from the sofa. However, panic is inappropriate here. Owners of leather products can breathe a sigh of relief. It is very easy to remove dirt of almost any origin from leather. To do this, you do not have to prepare any tricky compositions, buy expensive stain removers. If the sofa is only stained, it can be saved with ordinary cold water. But after a while, you will need to use a mixture of dishwashing detergent and ammonia. Take about 200 ml of detergent, a spoon of ammonia.
Important! Many owners of leather furniture are afraid to use aggressive substances to clean it. In particular, ammonia. However, you should not avoid it. This substance is included in almost every commercial stain remover. It is absolutely safe for furniture.
Bring the resulting mixture to a foam state. Treat the area with it only. Apply the foam to the dirt and leave for half an hour. During this time, the composition will carefully remove the remaining dirt. This effect will be quite sufficient. The remaining foam can be removed with a toothbrush or a damp cloth.
Faux leather sofa
If blood stains appear on artificial leather, use the same method. Take a little dishwashing liquid, a spoonful of ammonia. The only difference is that the resulting mixture is diluted with water. Do not use the undiluted composition on artificial material - it can ruin the upholstery. Then apply the mixture to the stain itself, wait a few minutes. Try to eliminate the defect with a toothbrush. Rub gently so as not to damage the material.
Old blood stains can be removed with hydrogen peroxide. You need to wet a cotton ball with the preparation and wipe the upholstery with the cotton ball. After ten minutes, the stain will become more pliable. You can use a regular remedy. For example, shaving foam. For cleaning, buy good quality shaving foam. Squeeze a little foam onto the artificial leather and rub the mixture in. The foam will work in ten minutes. Afterwards, you can wipe the upholstery with a damp cloth.
Cleaning a fabric sofa
Cleaning fabric upholstery is a labor-intensive process. You can use one of the following methods:
- Water, laundry soap. This method is suitable for a fresh stain. Take a regular sponge, wet it in water, lather it with soap. Rub the area thoroughly until thick foam forms. It is important not to overdo it. The fabric should not be damaged during the process. Then simply wash off the remains of the composition with regular water.
Laundry soap is great for removing fresh stains. - "Cleaning" for dishes. Dilute two parts of "cleaning" with ordinary water. Use a sponge to apply the composition. Then wait half an hour, wipe the solution with a damp cloth. If necessary, the process can be repeated several times. The most important thing is to use "cleaning" with enzymes. They are very effective.
Dishwashing detergents are effective not only for grease - Aspirin. This is a drugstore product that helps remove a wide variety of stains. The tablet needs to be crushed and dissolved in warm water. Using a cotton swab, apply the solution to the fabric. Aspirin will easily cope with the task.
Aspirin contains salicylic acid, which actually breaks down proteins and other tough molecules that cause stains. - Regular salt. Prepare a salt solution. Use a spoon of salt per liter of water. Apply the solution to the fabric, wait one hour. Then take a sponge, wet it in the remaining solution, and wipe the area additionally.
Strong salt solution for removing stains - Peroxide. Another available drugstore product is hydrogen peroxide. Before using it, you should do a small test. Use the product on an inconspicuous place. If everything went smoothly, you can continue cleaning. The product is used in its pure form. Apply it to the fabric, then wash it off with plain water. The procedure can be repeated to achieve the best result.
Cleaning suede upholstery
Suede is a delicate fabric. Furniture with such finishing attracts attention, looks stylish, expensive. Despite its fragility, suede is easy to clean. To wash off blood from suede, it is better to use professional stain removers. They can be purchased at a furniture store. Today, such products are relatively inexpensive.
When using the products, you must follow certain recommendations.
- Work only in protective gloves. This will protect the delicate skin of your hands from damage and allergic reactions.
Protective rubber gloves are a must when working with professional products. - Follow the instructions strictly. Do not make any adjustments to the process of using the product. The manufacturer knows best how the stain remover works more effectively and safely;
A good stain remover for all types of surfaces in different forms - Do not wet the suede too much. Ventilate the room while working. Then the furniture will dry much faster.
If you can't remove stains from a suede sofa, you can use the services of a mobile dry cleaner
You may not have a store-bought stain remover at hand. In this case, it is better to use a homemade product made from materials at hand.
Water and ammonia are suitable for this purpose. This combination of liquids can remove even old stains. Take four parts water, one part ammonia. Mix thoroughly. Wet a regular cloth in the resulting solution. Wipe the dirty surface with it. If the fabric gets dirty, wash the cloth again in the mixture. Next, dry the suede fabric with a dry towel. Then use a special brush for suede. It will help return the furniture to its original well-groomed appearance.
