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Using oily furniture polishes may lead to even more cleaning tasks around the house. Be cautious and follow these expert tips for effectively removing furniture polish stains.
How to Remove Furniture Polish Stains From:
Acetate, Fiberglass, Rayon, Silk Triacetate, Wool
Start by blotting up the excess polish. Sponge the area using light strokes with a dampened pad, working from the center outwards, and apply a dry-cleaning solvent like Afta Cleaning Fluid. Use a dry spotter and place an absorbent pad on it, dampening the pad with the dry spotter. Check the stain every 5 minutes, changing the pad as it absorbs the stain. Press firmly as you check. Alternate between soaking and pressing until the stain is gone. Flush the area with a dry-cleaning solvent and let it dry. If any stain remains, sponge with water, apply a wet spotter, and add a few drops of white vinegar. Cover the stain with a dampened absorbent pad. Let it sit until the stain is removed, changing pads as necessary. Keep the area moist with wet spotter and vinegar. Flush with water, and repeat the process until no more stain is visible. Finally, flush with water and allow to dry.
How to Remove Furniture Polish Stains From:
Acrylic Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Modacrylic,
Nylon, Olefin, Polyester, Spandex
Begin by blotting away the excess polish. Apply a dry spotter, then place an absorbent pad dampened with the dry spotter over the stain. Tamp (gently pressing with a brush on stained durable fabrics and materials) the area, followed by pressing the pad into the stain to absorb the loosened material. Continue alternating tamping and pressing until the stain is removed. Flush the stained area with a dry-cleaning solvent like Afta Cleaning Fluid and let it dry. If any stain remains, sponge with water, then apply a wet spotter and a few drops of white vinegar (avoid using vinegar on cotton or linen). Tamp again and blot with a clean, dry absorbent pad. Keep the stain moist with wet spotter and vinegar. Once no stain remains, flush the area with water and let it dry.
How to Remove Furniture Polish Stains From:
Aluminum, Asphalt, Cork, Glass, Linoleum, Porcelain Dishes,
Stainless Steel, Vinyl Clothing, Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Wallcovering
Begin by wiping up the excess spill with a cloth or sponge soaked in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. If any waxy residue remains, wipe the surface again using a cloth dipped in warm, soapy water mixed with a few drops of ammonia. Rinse again and finish by drying with a clean cloth.
How to Remove Furniture Polish Stains From:
Bluestone, Brick, Concrete, Flagstone
Remove the excess spill by wiping it up. Clean the area with a solution made of washing soda or detergent (never soap) and water. Use a soft-bristled brush or cloth to scrub the spot. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and let it air dry.
How to Remove Furniture Polish Stains From:
Carpet/Synthetic, Carpet/Wool
Begin by scraping off any excess solid or caked-on stain with a scraping tool. Then apply Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover or Stain-X Carpet Stain Remover. Alternatively, powder the stained area with an absorbent material like cornmeal. Let it sit, then brush it out. If any stain persists, spray a foam rug shampoo or apply a dry spotter. Cover the area with an absorbent pad dampened with the dry spotter. Check the stain every 5 minutes, changing pads as the stain is absorbed, and press firmly on the stain. Keep alternating applying dry spotter and pressing until the stain is gone. Gently sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent such as Afta Cleaning Fluid and let it dry. If the stain remains, sponge with water, add a wet spotter, and a few drops of white vinegar. Cover with an absorbent pad dampened with the wet spotter. Let the pad sit as long as the stain is being removed. Change the pad as it absorbs the stain. Keep the stain moist with wet spotter and vinegar, but avoid soaking the carpet. Sponge with water and blot the excess. Repeat the process until the stain is gone and let the carpet air dry.
How to Remove Furniture Polish Stains From:
Leather, Suede
Create a solution by mixing mild soap with lukewarm water. Swish it to generate a good amount of foam. Use only the foam on a sponge to apply it. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth. If a greasy or waxy stain remains, apply an absorbent powder like fuller's earth or cornmeal and let it sit for a while. Gently brush off the absorbent. Repeat if necessary. For leather, follow up with Tannery Vintage Leather Cleaner & Conditioner or Fiebing's Saddle Soap to condition the leather.
How to Remove Furniture Polish Stains From:
Silver
Clean the item promptly in hot soapy water. Rinse with hot water and dry immediately with a soft cloth to prevent tarnishing.
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Dry Spotter:
To create a dry spotter, mix 1 part coconut oil (available at pharmacies and health food stores) with 8 parts liquid dry-cleaning solvent. This mixture can be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent evaporation. You may substitute mineral oil for the coconut oil, though it is slightly less effective.
Caution: Dry-cleaning solvents are hazardous and can be flammable.
Wet Spotter:
To make a wet spotter, combine 1 part glycerine, 1 part white dishwashing detergent, and 8 parts water. Shake well before each use. Store the solution in a plastic squeeze bottle.
