Fabric Furniture

Don't panic when a stain strikes - give your furniture the magic touch.

When it comes to stubborn stains, fast action makes all the difference - try the following steps to sort out those trouble-spots. To aid you in your efforts, you might like to buy a Carpet & Furniture Care Kit. Since regular cleaning solutions can cause damage to some types of furniture materials, this is a good investment.

See our video section for related tips such as How to Get Wax Off Carpets & How to Get Chewing Gum Off Clothes.

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If you can't get the stains out despite your best efforts, booking a professional service is easy - see Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners. When your furniture needs mending, get a fuss-free fix with one of our Furniture Repairmen.

1 - Limit the damage

When you've spilt something you need to act fast - the longer you take, the harder it will be to remove the stain later:

• Liquid spills: always use white absorbent cloths or paper towels to blot up the liquid - rubbing will damage the fabric.
• Solid spills: like food, gently remove what you can using a spoon or other blunt object. Then treat as a liquid spill.
• Dry spills (like ash or make up): liquid will only make it worse. First vacuum, then beat the area with a flat object. Use a spot cleaner for any remaining stain - see Furniture Care Kits.

2 - Clean it Quick

Follow these steps so the stain won't set:

• Test it: use your cleaning product on a hidden area to see if it causes loss of colour, dark rings or shrinkage.
• Check it: consult the furniture's cleaning code for guidance, it's usually found under the seat cushions.
• Don't scrub or rub: use a clean white cloth to apply cleaning fluid in a blotting motion, working from the outside in.
• Dry it: as soon as you've cleaned the spot, brush gently with a clean dry cloth to blend the edges and dry with a fan to prevent rings forming.
• Swab it: with small stains, use a cotton swab to apply the cleaner and to remove stains.

If a stain won't budge, repeat these steps until it does.

3 - Get Set for Next Time

Acting quickly is critical for preventing a permanent stain so make sure you have everything you need when accidents happen. The HomeServe Furniture Care Kit is only £25.00 and includes all the quality tools you could want when dealing with fabric stains.