How to effectively and quickly remove odor and vomit stains from sofa upholstery?

foto2112-1Various disturbances in the digestive tract can provoke vomiting, from which sofas sometimes suffer. This raises a problem: how to remove vomit and its smell.

Not only purchased funds will help, but also simple recipes from the available funds in every home.

How to remove the smell of vomit from the sofa and how to wash stains, we will tell in the article.

7 folk recipes for home use

Available recipes for homemade products allow you to start removing vomit and foul odors from your sofa immediately.

The first thing to do in case of such a trouble is to remove the vomit. This should be done quickly, without allowing them to be absorbed into the upholstery of the sofa. Suitable for cleaning rags or napkins with good absorbency.

In this case, do not rub the upholstery too much... After the vomit is collected, you can immediately use one of the tools at hand.

How to remove with citric acid?

foto2112-2It is a popular, inexpensive remedy for removing odors and stains from upholstery surfaces.

Preparation begins by diluting citric acid in the same volume of water... A napkin or sponge soaked in the prepared solution is used to purposefully process the entire stain, achieving good moisture.

After that, the stain is washed off with water. Citric acid can be replaced with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Vinegar

Table vinegar can help remove the pungent smell of vomit, as it contains acid. It is diluted with water before application. For 1 liter of water, pour about a glass of vinegar.

The treatment of upholstery material can be carried out with microfiber, rags or sponge. After that, it is recommended to put a napkin soaked in the same solution on the stain for an hour.

Hot water should not be used for the aqueous solution, as it can further enhance the repulsive sour smell.

Starch and soda

Soda and starch have an important property - to absorb unpleasant odors. Each of these means can be used solo.

foto2112-3But the best effect is achieved by combining them:

  1. Starch is combined with soda in an equal volume.
  2. Water is added gradually, bringing the mixture to a mushy state.
  3. Apply gruel to the stain.
  4. After drying, remove the dried mixture with a brush and the material with a vacuum cleaner.

This method designed to remove fresh traces from vomiting.

How to remove odor with ammonia?

This medicine from the home medicine cabinet helps to eliminate the smell of gastric juice and undigested food.

For work prepare a special solution by diluting ammonia in a wide container in half with water... The sponge is moistened and the liquid is liberally applied to the upholstery of the sofa with pressing movements.

This recipe can also be used to clean vomiting rugs and chairs.

Salt

You can remove odors and stains with food grade salt. It helps even when the problem is persistent.

foto2112-4To carry out cleaning, follow these steps:

  1. Add salt to the entire stain on the upholstery.
  2. Hold for 8 to 10 hours.
  3. Clean off.
  4. Vacuum.

Using a hard brush is undesirableas this increases the likelihood of material damage.

Citric acid plus salt

To enhance the cleaning performance, it is possible to use salt together with citric acid. To prepare the product, acids are taken twice as much as salts.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and sprinkle on the stain. It is better to withstand 6-10 hours and peel off. Thereafter, vacuum cleaner to remove any remaining cleaning agent.

Turpentine

In cases where wooden elements of upholstered furniture have been damaged, turpentine can be used.

foto2112-5To prepare the product, you will need the following ingredients in equal proportions:

  • turpentine;
  • vinegar;
  • linseed oil.

The components must be mixed in a wide container.

For application, use a cotton swab, which is convenient for processing polished surfaces, rubbing the resulting composition over them. All work with turpentine must be carried out quickly.

Household chemicals

It is possible to eliminate unpleasant traces of a malfunction of the stomach with the help of effective household cleaning agents, the action of which is aimed at eliminating both problems.

Certain types of odor-neutralizing products can not use:

  • in closed rooms,
  • places where people or animals are constantly present.

Information about the rules of use is on the packages.

L.O.C.

This product is a universal cleaning agent made in the USA.... It is advisable to use it as early as possible, while the marks on the surface of the fabric are still fresh. But even with old spots, it is quite effective.

Highly active components L.O.C. have a natural basis, and the product itself is safe for the environment and people.

Application procedure:

  1. Prepare an aqueous solution in a large container by diluting 30 ml of the product in 4 liters of water.
  2. Pour the solution into a bottle with a spray in this way: add 50 ml of the prepared solution to 450 ml of pure water.
  3. Spray the product onto the stain.
  4. Blot with napkins.

L.O.C. allowed to use in rooms intended for children. The cost of a liter bottle is about 550 rubles.

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Odorgone med

Odorgone Med - highly concentrated remedy to neutralize odors of organic and inorganic origin. It contains 37 natural ingredients. Absorption occurs at the molecular level.

If the surface is heavily contaminated, it is pre-washed with soapy water and dried. After that, the spray is sprayed onto the stain, moisturizing the fabric well.

To enhance the effect from above, you can cover the affected area of ​​the upholstery with foil for several hours.

If vomit gets into the deep layers of the packing, you can spray the filler with a syringe with undiluted Odorgone Med. No additional rinsing is required.

Odorgone Med is safe for allergy sufferers... A half-liter bottle costs about 1,000 rubles.

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Liquid stain remover Vanish

The liquid stain remover can even be used on delicate fabrics. At the same time, the colors of both variegated and monochromatic materials are preserved.

In addition to removing traces of vomit from the sofa, Vanish can be used to elimination of stains of various origins from clothes.

The tool is used as follows:

  1. Apply undiluted onto the stain.
  2. Rub with a sponge.
  3. Withstand a quarter of an hour.
  4. Wash off with water.


Vanish consumption is determined by the spot size. A 450 ml bottle costs about 200 rubles.

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9 important recommendations

In order to deal with traces of vomiting especially effectively, it is recommended to use the following tips:

  1. Cleaning should begin by collecting the remains of undigested food.
  2. Before using a purchased household cleaning product, you must read the instructions for it.
  3. You can speed up the drying of the surface after cleaning by using a hair dryer.
  4. If cleaning with the selected product does not help, it is recommended to repeat it.
  5. Cleaning is carried out in good lighting and with rubber gloves.
  6. To remove stains from delicate or light-colored fabrics, it is recommended to first test the effect of the product on an inconspicuous area of ​​the upholstery.
  7. Ventilating the vomiting sofa in the room will help speed up the odor control process.
  8. You can not use to eliminate the effects of vomiting from the sofa means that are not intended for this (for example, focused on cleaning the toilet bowl). They contain aggressive ingredients that can damage the upholstery.
  9. The use of folk recipes using acids (acetic, citric) should be used with caution, as they can damage the color of the upholstery.
Vomit can be removed by sprinkling with cat litter. It absorbs substances well and prevents the spread of unpleasant odors.

Conclusion

From the smell of vomit and stains on the couch the use of products will be especially effective when cleaning is started immediately.

In cases where vomit has eaten into the upholstery, more thorough and reusable treatment may be necessary. Read about methods and means for cleaning a variety of sofa upholstery. here.

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