Spots are the real trouble of every mistress. On the floor, on the carpet, on the upholstery on the couch - they are the first thing you notice in the house. And therefore to deduce them for her is a matter of honor. But how to do that? When expensive advertised means do not cope, the time-proven "grandmother's" methods for removing stains come to the rescue. And they work perfectly, relieving the hostess of the extra headache and attacks of the ever-present mother-in-law. Do you want to know what can be different spots? Read and learn.
There are people who are literally born with a "skill" to leave dirty spots everywhere and on everything. Some of them they try to explain by bad luck, others - by awkwardness, and still others - by the law of universal gravitation. But the truth is that sometimes an accidentally spilled glass of wine or a cup of coffee can leave very persistent marks on particularly sensitive surfaces in your home. And if you do not take timely measures to eliminate these spots - excuses will be superfluous. Things will not be cleaned.
There are many practical ideas to remove complex stains at home. Many of them, you probably already know, but after all, "repetition is the mother of learning." Nothing prevents you from fixing what has already been done. But you did not even know about some of the means, so it's interesting and useful to learn about them. Your things and your saved nerves will say "thank you" to you.
Stains on textile surfaces
Synthetic materials are harder to clean from stains. If liquid gets into the spot, the spot should be quickly soaked with a paper towel to prevent it from being absorbed by the fibers. Pour a small amount of sodium bicarbonate onto the stain - the mixture obtained from its interaction with the liquid pushes the stain out of the fibers of the fabric, preventing it from fixing in it. But you need to do this right away, within the first 10-15 minutes after getting contamination on the fabric. Of course, sodium bicarbonate may simply not be at hand. Although it is not so hard to get it. In any case, there is another way out. If you have a special dishwashing detergent (and who does not have it!) - then just mix 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid with a glass of water and clean a paper towel, wipe the stain. The principle of operation is simple: the dishwashing liquid binds fats, leaving only water, which you then easily wipe off without consequences.
Never apply too much water to the fabric or textile materials that you want to clean - water can leave stains after drying, if you overdo it. If you decide to use special detergents, try first to "clean" one corner of the carpet or upholstery. It is desirable, the most inconspicuous. In case the agent does not give side effects (discoloration, fading of paint), then you can act bolder.
You, of course, heard the phrase "opposites attract," right? Well, then do not be surprised that this law is in full force and in the case of cleaning. For example, if you like red wine, always keep a bottle of white in stock. So, if you spilled a glass of red wine, immediately neutralize this spot with white wine. The same rule applies to grape juices and drinks in contrast to their color. Does this seem incredible to you? Try it - you will be surprised.
Spots on linoleum or rubber surfaces
To remove scratches from the linoleum, prepare a solution of 50 to 50 from the dishwashing liquid and water and wipe the damage with a nylon cloth. Footprints from shoes or from hard objects can be removed easily and easily by passing a piece of rubber around the problem area. Different spots from food, drink, blood, grass, ink or excrement of domestic animals (which is important) can be brought out with a tissue moistened in a solution of 2 glasses of water and a quarter of a glass of bleach.
Spots on the laminated surface
Organic stains (food, coffee, tea) without any problems are removed in the first 5 minutes with a simple sponge soaked in soapy water. If the stain has dried up, you need to prepare such a remedy: 3 teaspoons of soda to a glass of water. Gently wipe the stain with a sponge soaked in a solution, then cover it with a damp cloth and dry it (with a hair dryer). When using detergents for laminated surfaces, remember: keep them on the stain can be no more than 2-3 minutes, then quickly wipe with a clean dry cloth and over wipe with a damp cloth.
If the stain is completely neglected - you can withdraw it with cotton wool soaked in a solution of ammonia. But notice that the spots will not disappear immediately, but only after several such procedures. If you have persistent stains on the matte surface, use abrasive powders and nylon fabric.
Methods for removing stains
- Soak the stain. The biggest mistake mistresses is that, spilling something on the textile surface, they begin to feverishly rub the stain with a dry cloth, trying to bring out different spots. This can not be done in any case! This will only damage your stuff, wiping the stain deep into the fibers. In addition, if you overdo it, you can wipe the tissue up to a hole, and then the methods of removing the spots will not help. Instead, to remove the stain, gently wipe the place with a soft sponge or a cloth soaked in cold water.
- Avoid chemical reagents. Not that they were ineffective, but sometimes they can do more harm than good - both on the surface of the damaged thing and in the air we breathe. So it's best to use proven cleaners that you have at hand at home - vinegar, lemon juice, soda, laundry soap. And also wet wipes.
- Avoid heat treatment of stains. The impact of heat will only strengthen the stain on the surface of the tissue and will never be able to remove it completely. If the stain is completely removed and then the fabric is put to dry in the sun - you can make it even worse.
Spots are our undesirable companion in everyday life, especially if you have children, pets or awkward friends. You can save a lot of money and relieve yourself of the headache if you think about how and how you can bring out the different spots of the traces immediately after their appearance. So do not wait until the dinner is over or the guests will disperse. Get down to business immediately. Otherwise, the next time, perhaps, the guests will be seated already and not for what.