How to remove water stains from sofa

It's hard to believe that water—the solvent we use to remove many stains—can cause stains, too. Read on as our experts tell you what to do.

It’s hard to believe that water — the solvent we use to remove many stains — can cause stains itself. Whether they’re from minerals in the water or dirt in the carpet or upholstery, water stains can (surprisingly) be removed by using water! Read on as our experts tell you what to do.

How to remove water spots from ...

... washable clothing

Debra Johnson, cleaning expert and president of Merry Maids, shares these tips for removing water stains from clothing.

1. Spread out a clean white or light-colored towel on an ironing board. Place the clothes with the water stains face down on the towel.
2. Moisten the stained area thoroughly using a clean, wet microfiber cloth.
3. Use an iron to dry the dampened area. Ensure that the iron is set to the appropriate setting for the fabric. Make sure that the stained area is completely dry before proceeding.
4. Repeat the process: Move the stained area of the fabric to a dry portion of the towel, and dampen the area using a clean, wet microfiber cloth. Use the iron to dry the area. Repeat until the water stains disappear completely.
5. A slight ring may remain after the water spots have been removed. In this case, turn the fabric right side out, and use the back of a spoon to rub the affected area until it disappears.

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... upholstery

Johnson also offers this easy solution to water stains on upholstery.

1. Mix 1/2 cup of vinegar with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Test the solution in an inconspicuous area. If the solution causes additional spotting, try using distilled water in the bottle without adding vinegar, and repeat the test in another inconspicuous area before spraying the water spot.
2. Lightly mist the stain. Begin at the outer edge of the spot, and work in concentric circles toward the center.
3. Use a white microfiber cloth to blot the stain gently as you spray it. This also prevents the solution from wetting the padding below the surface of your furniture. Continue to spray and dab the spots until they disappear.
4. Aim a fan or hair dryer at the damp spot to speed up the drying process. Keep the fan blowing on the area until it is completely dry to prevent mold or mildew growth.

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... carpet

Dmitri Kara, from Fantastic Cleaners located in London, removes water spots from the carpet by using two methods.

Method 1: Treat the stain by dabbing with a solution of either 1 cup of water and 2 ounces of distilled white vinegar OR 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of dish detergent or soap. Work from the outside of the stain and move toward the center. Then, rinse the stain by dabbing with a clean, wet cloth and blotting with a dry cloth to absorb as much moisture as possible.

Method 2: Steam the water stain using a steam cleaner, a fabric steamer or even a steam iron turned to the lowest setting. Apply the steam for a minute or two, depending on how bad the stain is. (Never apply the iron directly, says Kara, or you might ruin the carpet.) Lastly, blot the area with a clean, white towel to remove moisture and all traces of the stain. Repeat as needed.

Isn’t it hard to believe that water can stain stuff? Water — the solvent we use to remove many stains can cause stains itself! These stains could be from the minerals in water, dirt in the upholstery or carpet. These stains nonetheless can be removed. Surprisingly, these stains can be removed by water only. Here’s is the experts of upholstery cleaning melbourne, explaining how to remove water stains from your upholstery.

DIY 4 Steps To Remove Water Stains From Upholstery Fabric

Step 1: Use A Clean Cloth

The thumb rule is to always try to blot as much of spillage as possible when the fabric is still wet from the first spill. Suck the water using a clean cloth until no more fluid can be pulled from the wet sofa fabric. The more you suck the moisture, the higher your chances of not creating a water stain on the fabric when the water dries.

Step 2: Soak A Cloth In Vinegar

Soak a cloth in vinegar. Dab the still damp area with this vinegar-moistened cloth. Blot carefully around the peripheries of the stain and then move towards the centre. Do this to prevent the stain from spreading. It is very important to note that you have to not rub much vinegar as you may damage the fabric. Also, see look out for a colour loss.

Step 3: Dab The Damp Area

Now let the vinegar solution stay on the sofa fabric for 20 mins or so. Dab the damp area using the same procedure above with another piece of cotton cloth that has been rinsed with warm or lukewarm water.

Step 4: Use Hair Dryer

This is the final step. All you got to do is repeat the above steps until the water ring fades into oblivion. After that, you may dry the damp surface with a hair dryer. The hair dryer should be switched to cool air mode, preferably.

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Refrain from pouring more water onto the wet fabric as that may cause a newer and bigger water ring. Some sofa upholstery fabrics that is made of silk are not supposed to be cleaned using water because they form a watermark on drying. You should hire a professional upholstery cleaning service provider when in doubt. We provide same-day, on-site professional upholstery cleaning services. Call us on 1300 068 194 for your upholstery stain removal anywhere in Melbourne.

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