The holidays are just around the corner. And with the holidays comes parties, unexpected visitors and special family dinners. After getting a professional from Nadia’s House Cleaning, your home is ready for holiday entertaining. During one of these events, an unfortunate mishap occurred and now you have stains to attend to.

For your arsenal, Nadia’s House Cleaning have prepared a few stain removing tips that might come about with many holiday traditional foods and drinks.

Important disclosure notice. Be sure to apply a patch test with any cleaner you choose to use in an inconspicuous area. The formulas suggested below are examples of solutions better suited for the different tasks. Conducting a patch test on the mixtures suggested are just as important as doing one on a department store cleanser.

Removing Turkey Gravy Stains

Be sure to scrape up any access gravy. Absorb the remainder with a paper towel. Be sure not to rub vigorously, only dab at the stain so it doesn’t set deep into the fibers. Gently massage some dishwashing soap into the carpet. Rinse the stain away well. The flushing process will lift the gravy along with grease. Pre-treat the remaining stain with a laundry pre-wash stain remover. With a clean, damp cloth pat up the stain after about 30 minutes. If the stain was dark and deep, an enzyme cleaner should be applied and the labels instructions followed precisely.

Removing Red Wine Stains

Quickly blot the spill with paper towels or clean absorbent cloths. After the majority of the surface liquid has been absorbed, take a new cloth or paper towel and stand on the area to pull up residing liquid at the bottom. With a spray water, apply clean, cold water to the stain. Continue to blot with dry paper towels or cloth. In a bucket combine 1 TBS dishwashing liquid, 1 TBS white vinegar, and 2 cups of warm water. Dampen a clean cloth with the mixture and apply small amounts to the stain. ( Too much mixture will be difficult to rinse.) Blot with a dry cloth as you go to lift the stain. Once the stain has been removed, rinse with clean water spray bottle, and pat dry with a clean towel. To ensure dryness, place a few dry, clean paper towels to the dampen area and place a heavy object on top. Allow to sit over night for optimum drying.

Removing Blood Stains (For the Clumsy knife handlers)

Begin by blotting the stain quickly. Always blot when attending this stain, as scrubbing could cause the stain to set deeper in the fibers. With paper towels, blot as much moisture as possible. Work from the outside in to the center as this will help contain the stain and prevent spreading. With a clean spray bottle apply cold clean water. Blot to remove additional liquid. In a separate spray bottle mix accordingly. For wool; 1 tsp. mild, non-alkali detergent with 1 cup of water. Synthetic fibers; 2 Tbsp. household ammonia, with 1 cup cold water. Oriental; 1 part white vinegar with 2 parts cold water. Spray the appropriate cleaning solution to the stain. Blot with a clean cloth until there is no residue on the cloth. You will need to change out to a clean cloth often. Repeat until the stain is removed satisfactorily. Rinse with the following solution in a spray bottle; 2-6 drops mild, non-alkali dish detergent to 1 cup cold water. Blot once again with clean, dry cloth. Rinse a final time with plain clean water. Blot till near dry and allow to air dry.

Cranberry Sauce Stain Removal

Scrape away access. Mix 1 Tbsp. white vinegar, 1/2 tsp. dishwashing detergent, 1 quart cool water. Sponge on to stain and allow to soak in for 15 minutes. Rinse away with clean water from a spray bottle. If a faded stain remains, apply rubbing alcohol from a clean cloth and dab at stain.

Colorful Dessert Stain Removal

Immediately sponge the stain with cool water. Blot stain with either clean paper towels or clean cloth until damp. If stain remains, allow to soak with a water, dishwashing detergent solution and if handy a carpet stain remover or even a pre-wash laundry stain remover. Blot with clean towel. Repeat if necessary.
 

Professional Holiday Stain Removal & House Cleaning in in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Lexington & Milton Massachusetts

Holiday stains on upholstery or carpets can be stubborn, and if gone initially unnoticed, the stain could be near impossible to remove once set in. Be sure to enlist the help of a trained professional from Nadia’s House Cleaning to get your home sparkling. An experienced expert has the perfect detergents and proper tools to get the job done. Contact us for all of your house cleaning and janitorial needs.