11 super-remedies that can easily and easily remove brilliant green from the sofa

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

However, it is quite possible to get rid of such pollution. The main thing is to know what products need to be used to clean a particular type of upholstery of upholstered furniture.

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

Cleaning leather upholstery

The advantage of furniture made from genuine leather is that it absorbs green stains much more slowly compared to other materials.

If brilliant green spills on a leather sofa, It is recommended to do the following:

1. Blot the green paint as quickly as possible with a soft, damp cloth.
2. Then prepare a slurry from high-quality washing powder and a small amount of warm water.
3. Apply the resulting paste to the remaining green marks and leave for 20-30 minutes.
4. During this time, the soap mass will absorb the remaining brilliant green. All you have to do is remove the slurry and wash off the remaining powder with a damp cloth.

Instead of soap solution, you can use potato starch. The method of using it is the same as in the case of washing powder.

Alcohol or alcohol wipe

Since brilliant green contains alcohol, to dissolve and remove it You can use any alcohol-containing liquids.

For example, you can take vodka, ethyl or salicylic alcohol, apply it to a clean rag and wipe off the stain with gentle circular movements. Cologne or a wet wipe will also work.

Lemon acid

To bleach brilliant green, you can also use regular citric acid.

To do this you should prepare a solution at the rate of 1 teaspoon of powder to 1 teaspoon of water. Moisten a napkin with the resulting solution and place it on the stain.

After 25-20 minutes, remove the remaining brilliant green and citric acid with a sponge soaked in a soap solution. It can be prepared from washing powder or laundry soap.

Nail polish remover - recipe for white skin

Can only be used on skin:

• white,
• light color.

Simply apply the liquid to the contaminated surface and wipe with a cloth. If bleached spots form when acetone comes into contact with dark leather, then to eliminate such a defect you should use a special paint for leather products.

Soda and vinegar

Cover the contaminated area with a layer of baking soda, and then gently pour in vinegar.. As a result, a chemical reaction will occur that will lead to the destruction of the brilliant green pigment.

UV rays

Zelenka has the property of discoloring when exposed to 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 fatty cream to the green spot,
• leave it for 20-30 minutes,
• then use a dry cloth to wipe off any remaining cream from the leather upholstery,
• wash off any remaining traces of brilliant green with a sponge dipped in soapy water.

Made 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 soap solution based on high-quality washing powder or laundry soap.

Dip a sponge generously in this solution and gently wipe the stain until it disappears completely. When the stain disappears, wash away any remaining soap solution with a clean, damp cloth.

Hydrogen peroxide

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

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 soaked in plain clean water.

From fabric

If you try to simply rub 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, unlike leather upholstery, green stains will be absorbed into the foam rubber located under the fabric upholstery.

That's why it is necessary to use special means that help destroy the coloring pigment brilliant green. For example, it has the following properties:

• hydrogen peroxide,
• chlorine-containing stain removers.

However, it must be taken into account 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 because they are less susceptible to shedding.

White

This is a cheap but quite effective remedy Can only be used on white fabrics.

Washing powder

It does a good job of removing green stains from textile surfaces, although it can leave white spots and streaks on dark fabrics.

To eliminate them After drying the upholstery treated with washing powder, it is recommended to use a soft brush or a dry sponge.

When choosing a stain remover or washing powder, you must choose a product designed for the care of colored or white fabrics, in accordance with the color of the soiled upholstery.

Stain remover

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

Conclusion

Before using any of the above products, it is recommended to take a cotton swab, soak it in brilliant green and apply it 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 stain only after the test stain has been successfully removed. Learn more about cleaning your sofa from stains and odors in this section.