11 super-tools than easy and simple to wash brilliant green from the sofa

If brilliant green accidentally spilled on clothes can be removed by soaking in a stain remover and subsequent washing, then serious problems may arise with removing the green stain from the sofa.

Nevertheless, it is quite possible to get rid of such pollution. The main thing is to know what tools you need to use to clean one or another type of upholstery of upholstered furniture.

Let's figure out how and how to wash the greenery from a sofa upholstered in leather and fabric, including white.

Cleaning leather upholstery

The advantage of genuine leather furniture is that it absorbs brilliant green much slower than other materials.

If brilliant green spilled on a leather sofa, it is recommended to do the following:

1. As soon as possible, blot the greenery with a soft damp cloth.
2. Then prepare the gruel from high-quality washing powder and a little warm water.
3. Apply the resulting gruel to the remaining green marks and leave for 20-30 minutes.
4. During this time, the soap mass will absorb the remnants of the brilliant green. You just have to remove the gruel and wash off the remaining powder with a damp cloth.

You can use potato starch instead of soapy water... The way to use it is the same as in the case of washing powder.

Alcohol or alcohol wipe

Since the brilliant green contains alcohol, for its dissolution and removal you can use any alcohol-containing liquids.

For example, you can take vodka, ethyl or salicylic alcohol, apply it to a clean cloth with gentle circular motions to wipe the dirt. A cologne or a wet wipe will also work.

Lemon acid

Ordinary citric acid can also be used to discolor greenery.

For this one should prepare a solution at the rate of 1 teaspoon of powder for 1 teaspoon of water... Moisten a napkin with the resulting solution and place it on the stain.

After 25-20 minutes, remove the remains of brilliant green and citric acid with a sponge dipped in soapy water.It can be made from laundry detergent or laundry soap.

Nail polish remover - recipe for white skin

Can only be used on skin:

• white,
• light color.

It is enough just to apply the liquid to the dirty surface and wipe it with a cloth. If bleached spots are formed when acetone comes into contact with dark skin, then to eliminate such a defect, use a special paint for leather products.

Soda and vinegar

Cover the contaminated area with a layer of baking soda, then gently sprinkle with vinegar... As a result, a chemical reaction will occur, which will lead to the destruction of the coloring pigment of the brilliant green.

UV rays

Zelenka has the property of discoloring under the influence of UV rays.

A dirty sofa can be taken outside and left in direct sunlight for several hours.

You can also purchase a special flashlight with a UV lamp and try to get rid of the green spot by exposing it to a beam of light for 15-20 minutes.

Fat cream

The following algorithm should be followed:

• apply a layer of any greasy cream on the green spot,
• leave it for 20-30 minutes,
• then, using a dry cloth, wipe off the remaining cream from the leather upholstery,
• wash off the remaining traces of brilliant green with a sponge dipped in soapy water.

From leatherette and eco-leather

Artificial leather substitutes are less resistant to various dyes, including brilliant green.

Ammonia

Soak a soft, clean cloth in ammonia and, gently pressing on the surface of the leatherette, treat the stain.

Then prepare a soapy solution based on quality laundry detergent or laundry soap.

Soak a sponge liberally in this solution and gently rub the stain until it disappears completely. When the stain has disappeared, wash off the remaining soap solution with a clean, damp cloth.

Hydrogen peroxide

This remedy is considered one of the most effective when fighting stains of brilliant green.

Then wipe off the remaining peroxide with a dry cloth, without pressing on the surface of the upholstery, and then wipe the sofa with a sponge dipped in plain clean water.

From fabric

If you try to simply wipe the brilliant green with a damp sponge and regular washing powder or soap, the stain will simply spread and increase in size.

At the same time, in contrast to leather upholstery, green stains are absorbed into the foam rubber located under the fabric upholstery.

therefore it is necessary to use special products that contribute to the destruction of the coloring pigment brilliant green. For example, it possesses such properties:

• hydrogen peroxide,
• chlorine stain removers.

However, it should be borne in mind that some drugs that effectively affect the coloring pigment, together with brilliant green, lighten the color of the fabric, which leads to damage to the upholstery. Light-colored fabrics are much easier to clean as they are less prone to shedding.

White

It is a cheap but effective remedy. may only be used for cleaning white fabrics.

Washing powder

It well wipes off green stains from textile surfaces, although it can leave white spots and smudges on dark fabrics.

To eliminate them it is recommended to use a soft brush after the upholstery treated with washing powder has dried or a dry sponge.

When choosing a stain remover or washing powder, you must choose a product intended for the care of colored or white fabrics, according to the color of the soiled upholstery.

Stain remover

It is considered one of the best and most common remedies for combating green stains on any surfaces.

Conclusion

Before using any of the above means, it is recommended to take a cotton swab, moisten it in brilliant green and apply to the upholstery in an inconspicuous place, for example, on the back of the sofa.

Then, using several products - stain remover, hydrogen peroxide or washing powder, you should choose the most effective drug that will completely remove the stain, without damaging the fabric.

Start removing the main contamination only after successfully removing the test spot. Read more about cleaning the sofa from stains and odors - in this section.