How to use vanish when cleaning upholstered furniture, everything in detail
Furniture - sofas, armchairs, chairs upholstered in fabric - look impressive and create a feeling of comfort in the room. But they quickly get dirty, and cleaning them from greasy stains, traces of tea, coffee, wine is not so simple. The stain literally “eats up” into the upholstery, and it cannot be removed, no matter how many are three and not vacuuming. To remove the stain from the furniture was a torment, until a vanilla fell into the hands of the hostesses to clean upholstered furniture.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Vanish is considered an effective tool for cleaning furniture, but its use has its own characteristics. So, the disadvantages of the tool include:
- The ban on mixing with other household cleaning products, washing powders and sprays. Otherwise, it will lose its cleansing properties;
- Sale in supermarkets and specialized stores of household chemicals. For residents of remote towns and villages to buy this tool is not possible. In addition, its price is an order of magnitude higher than similar, but less effective detergents;
- An allergic reaction to the ingredients.
All these disadvantages are covered by the high efficiency of the product. You can remove any stains in 1-2 applications. Do not rub the furniture upholstery for hours to reduce pollution. Instead of foam, you can use vanilla spray or powder. This is more convenient, but before using you need to know in which cases they are appropriate and in which not.
Preliminary preparation
It is required to wipe the place with a damp cloth and allow to dry. If there are dried up large particles of dirt on the surface - they need to be removed, scrubbed off with a plastic spatula or spoon. There is a certain set of rules that should be followed when cleaning upholstered furniture, if you want to keep the upholstery in its original form:
- Do not use hard and metal brushes;
- Do not use several types of cleaning products at the same time. Even if they belong to the same line. They consist of different chemical compounds. Mixing will lead to unforeseen consequences. The fabric may fade;
- Do not hurry. After applying the solution, he needs time to penetrate deep into the pollution and destroy it. Wait 5-10 minutes and only then rinse with water;
- After cleaning, the room must be ventilated until the upholstered furniture is completely dry;
- Follow the instructions on the packaging. Observe dosage and exposure time;
- If white stains appear on the surface of the fabric after treatment, wipe them off with a damp cloth.
In order to clean the sofa from dirt the first time and not damage the upholstery, you should adhere to these rules.
Before using the product, check how the fabric will react.To do this, apply a small amount of vanilla to an inconspicuous area of the upholstery and observe the reaction: the fabric has faded or not, what happened to the villi. If there are no changes, then you can safely use it.
Instructions for use
How to use vanish for furniture cleaning depends on the type of product used. The manufacturer produces this tool in the form of:
- Shampoo "Vanish" - it is suitable not only for cleaning upholstered furniture, but also for cleaning carpets and tapestries. Available in volumes of 450 and 750 ml. It is applied as follows: knead 2-3 caps of the product in 5-7 liters of water. Beat the foam and apply to a contaminated surface. Leave for 10-15 minutes and remove with a damp cloth, soft brush, and a vacuum cleaner. The advantage of this shampoo is economical consumption. One bottle lasts for a long time;
- “Vanish” for washing vacuum cleaners - basically this product is intended for carpet cleaning, but if it is not possible to purchase shampoo, then this product is also suitable for upholstered furniture. It gives a dense foam and penetrates better into the tissue;
- Antibacterial shampoo for manual use - is applied to the wetted surface with a sponge. It removes not only stains, but also odors. The tool has antibacterial properties;
- Furniture cleaning powder - used to clean moisture-sensitive surfaces when contaminated with difficult-to-remove products. The powder is applied dry or in the form of slurry for 5-10 minutes and brushed off;
- Stain remover spray - easy to use. It is enough to spray over the dirt and wipe with a cloth. Only suitable for fresh dirt. It removes stains from tea, wine, felt-tip pens.
To remove a certain type of stain, one of the above tools is suitable.
Stain removal
Although vanish for furniture cleaning is a universal tool, in different situations it is better to use different types of tools and methods. It all depends on the type of contamination, the size of the stain and the time it appeared. These parameters influence how the preliminary preparation of the surface will be carried out and the cleaning agent used.
Grease stain
If something greasy dripped onto the upholstery, the first thing to do was sprinkle salt on the stained area. The main thing is to prevent the penetration of oil deep into the fabric and filler. Otherwise, the stain will be more difficult to remove. Use a vanilla spray to remove oily stains. Sprinkle on the place of pollution, attach a napkin, iron it without steam.
If in time there was no salt or starch at hand, and the oil penetrated deeply, then it is necessary to make gruel from the powder and apply it for 3-5 minutes. For chronic greasy stains, use a manual antibacterial shampoo. Rub with a sponge dipped in shampoo until they disappear. Wash away the rest of the upholstery with plain water.
Dilute the powder with warm water. Fat becomes liquid under the influence of temperature and is excreted faster. The chemicals in the cleaning agent react faster when exposed to high temperature.
Milk stain
When removing stains from milk, it should be borne in mind that for upholstered furniture it is a dangerous substance. Milk is a fertile medium for all kinds of bacteria and microorganisms. As a cleaning agent, use an antibacterial shampoo or vanilla for washing vacuum cleaners. In addition to chemical treatment, furniture must be dried. If there is a washing vacuum cleaner, then the liquid can be sucked out using it. The faster the furniture dries, the lower the risk that the upholstery and filler will begin to shine. If the sofa is dry for a long time, an unpleasant odor has appeared - repeat the chemical treatment.
Wine stain
Stains from wine are not easy to remove. Moreover, not only red but also white wine can leave a bright mark. The spots will not be so saturated, but still ruin the look.If it is not always possible to remove stains from wine from an ordinary dining room tablecloth, then what about upholstered furniture. To remove stains from wine, do the following:
- Remove the wine, which did not have time to soak, with a napkin, getting wet and rubbing the place of pollution;
- Pour salt on top of it so that it absorbs the remaining liquid, and leave it for 10-15 minutes;
- Brush the salt and wipe with a cloth;
- Apply vanilla shampoo and rub with a sponge.
Check after a few hours - the spots disappeared or did not disappear. In case of failure, rinse the area of contamination with vanish again.
Coffee stain
Such stains are difficult to remove, especially if it was freshly brewed coffee. In addition to the pigment, it contains small particles of ground grains that are stuck in the villi of the tissue. But vanish can easily cope with such spots. Apply vanish shampoo foam to the place of contamination for several minutes and wipe off with a rag. If the stain is old, then rub it again with a sponge dipped in an aqueous solution of vanilla shampoo.
Fruit stain
Stains from fruit preserves and mashed potatoes also belong to this type of pollution. An aqueous solution of ammonia was used to remove them. But I had to rub for a long time. As a result, the fabric looked wrinkled and messy. With vanilla, cleaning occurs without much physical effort. The structure and appearance of the fabric is preserved. She stays like new for a long time.
Mark and ballpoint pen
To remove traces, a vanish spray is suitable. Ink from the marker and ballpoint pen does not penetrate deep into the fabric, but it is not easy to remove such spots. It's all about the chemical composition of the coloring pigment. Apply spray to upholstery and wipe with a dry cloth. If there is no spray, rub with a sponge dampened in an aqueous solution of vanilla.
Blood
If blood has got on the upholstery, the first thing to do is to wipe this place with a napkin dipped in cold water with a small amount of vanilla. Fresh spots are easier to remove. But he will cope with old, dried up traces. Dilute the powder in water to the state of slurry and apply to the soiled tissue. After 4-5 minutes remove the pulp, wash the fabric upholstery with water.
Using vanilla as a cleaner for upholstered furniture will help maintain its original appearance. For a better understanding of how powder and shampoo are diluted, how to clean at home, watch the video here.
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