We all know that Easter is a fun holiday with your family, but we also know how messy it can get. Here are some tips on cleaning up the mess after the fun has ended and everyone is gone.
Wine Stains? No Problem.
This is for cleaning wine stains off of fabrics.
To clean this mess up, we're going to need:
- Salt
- Cotton cloth
- Bowl
- Rubber band
- Hot water
- Washing machine
Dab at the stain with a damp white cotton cloth to absorb any excess
wine. (Rubbing is the wrong move because it will actually set the
stain.)
Slide a bowl under the fabric, centering the stain over the bowl. Secure with a large rubber band.
Coat the stain with a generous amount of salt and let sit for at least
five minutes to allow the salt to start absorbing the liquid. Keep in
mind: The sooner salt is applied, the easier it will be to lift the
stain.
Slowly—and carefully—pour boiling water over the stain from a height of
at least eight inches. (Pouring from this height gives you enough force
to flush out the stain.)
Then, using the hottest water setting, launder the fabric.
Spill food coloring? We've got you covered.
This is for cleaning the spills that occurred on some upholstery.
To clean this one up, we'll be using:
- Detergent
- Ammonia
- White vinegar
- Rubbing alcohol
Lets begin by mixing one teaspoon of liquid dish washing detergent and one
tablespoon of ammonia with two cups of warm water. (Caution: Never mix
chlorine bleach and ammonia – fumes are hazardous) Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent/ammonia solution and then blot until the liquid is absorbed. Continue blotting until the stain is absorbed into the cloth. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing
detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of
warm water. Sponge the stain with the detergent/vinegar solution and blot until the liquid is absorbed. Keep going until the stain disappears or is no longer absorbed into the cloth.
This is for cleaning the spills that occurred on some upholstery.
