Cleaning this off of my red sofa
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Red sofa cushion has yucky gunky ICK on it. I Think it's hair product from my husband, as his head hits the top of the cushion exactly where the dirty spot is. Unsure how to proceed in removing this particular kind of stain. Any thoughts on how to clean the couch?
Close up of the area--dark and almost shiny.
Red upper sofa cushion with dark marks from head--think it's caused from hair product
8 answers
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you could do several things, clean with upholstery cleaner mixed 2 c and about tsp of bleach, stain might come back, if so paint with upholstery paint to modge in with design or try to fix design, or take a nice piece of upholstery fabric looking good to patchmatch and use E-6000 to glue it on the cushion around the edges to cover it,
Deborah Anthony
on Sep 24, 2016
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There is a carpet cleaner on the market called Folex, it is a miracle cleaner. All dress shops here use it to remove make-up from clothes that have been tried on. I spot cleaned my upholstered chair with it yesterday, It is made in the U.S. and available in all our grocery stores in Canada. I really use it for everything vintage clothes, everything.
Gigi
on Sep 24, 2016
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You have to detertmine whether this is a oil/silicone based deposit before trying to clean it. Most cleaners won't take that off, if you think it is hair product try dry shanpoo first - spray it on and use lint brush, Alternate to spray dry shampoo is talcum poweder miexd wth bakingsoda. Use vacuum after brushing it it and letting it absorb the ick. If teh white is still there then I'd agree with Gigi about Folex. It is usually in the carpet cleaner aisle and works on stains. But if it is hair product buildup try the dry shampoo idea first.
Sage
on Sep 24, 2016
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I/4 vinegar, 3/4 water, and a few squirts of Dawn dish washing liquid. Spary to dampen the stain. Blot with a clean cloth. Do not rub.
William
on Sep 24, 2016
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I agree with the shampoo if you know what kind of hair product it is... I've had much success with "SPOT SHOT" for my carpets and upholstery... I had tar tracked across my carpet and had several rooms changed out by the manufacture and the carpet professional used this to get it out the rugs... try a test spot to make sure it won't make the fabric bleed. Good luck...
VM Price
on Sep 25, 2016
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Always test in an inconspicuous spot 1st!!! I just had the exact same problem with my multi-coloured, plaid couch , last weekend. After trying resolve, Dawn, vinegar, baking soda, baby shampoo, carpet cleaner...nothing worked...I let it all dry. It was still sticky, blackish (looked like the colour had warn off). I took straight 50% rubbing alcohol from the $ store, on a dampened white, terry cloth rag and did a very LIGHT scrubbing, and let dry. The colour came back, and it looks like the rest of the couch. Just make sure to test on the deck under the cushions, if you want to try it, because you never know with red...
B. Enne
on Sep 25, 2016
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You have to figue out what the substance is - that way you can decide whether to absorb, dissolve, clean or throw up your hands and use a steamer and blotting paper (yes it works - so does a steam iron or dry iron and tissue paper or sackcloth toweling IF if is something that will transer when heat is applied. Good luck - hope to see pictures of what solution worked for you!
Sage
on Sep 26, 2016
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You can try shaving cream (foamy kind, not gel). Apply a fair amount and scrub it into the spot/stain with a brush that won't damage the fabric. Let dry completely, then vacuum. Works great on carpet, too. The store bought products have soap in them, which leaves a residue, which then attracts more dirt. Shave cream doesn't have any soap in it.
Bc.10010152
on Sep 26, 2016
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